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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Andretti dives in and grabs Mcgowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgowan pushes down on Andretti's head and hops out.
Mcgowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Andretti clinches.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcgowan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andretti up against the cage.
Mcgowan is working for takedown but Andretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Andretti jumps into guard, dragging Mcgowan to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is looking to stand up but Andretti won't let him.
Mcgowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andretti is pulling down on Mcgowan's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcgowan, at least for the moment.
Andretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Andretti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andretti trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgowan is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andretti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcgowan wants to control from the top but Andretti keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andretti misses with a takedown
and Mcgowan counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Andretti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgowan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD2#
Andretti pulls guard.
Mcgowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andretti looking to control.
Andretti wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgowan throws an elbow that misses. Andretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcgowan's guard. Nice move by Andretti!#REVB#
Mcgowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Andretti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Andretti stands up and waves to Mcgowan to follow him. #T3#
Andretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Andretti. Andretti gets slowly back to his feet.
Andretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgowan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgowan but Mcgowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgowan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Andretti looks winded!
Andretti misses with a straight right.
Andretti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgowan tries to avoid it but Andretti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgowan to the ground. Mcgowan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mcgowan drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Mcgowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcgowan scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcgowan stands up over Andretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcgowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcgowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcgowan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgowan trying to control but Andretti is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgowan lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olly Andretti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Andretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mcgowan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andretti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andretti somewhat.
Mcgowan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andretti shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgowan sprawls well. He's pushed Andretti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andretti is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mcgowan gets tackled into the cage by Andretti. Andretti maintains the clinch. #T1#
Mcgowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Mcgowan pulls Andretti into guard.
Andretti controlling from the top position.
Mcgowan looking to control.
#SUB#
Mcgowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andretti is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgowan trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgowan is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Mcgowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcgowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcgowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcgowan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcgowan stops Andretti from standing up. #ES2#
Andretti pushes Mcgowan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andretti or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgowan, which made it look bad.
Emile Mcgowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
Andretti misses with an uppercut
and Mcgowan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Mcgowan stuffs the takedown.
Andretti shoots in for a double leg but Mcgowan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Mcgowan forces Andretti back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Mcgowan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgowan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcgowan is trying to pull guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Andretti jumps guard but Mcgowan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mcgowan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Andretti darts in and clinches Mcgowan up against the cage.
Andretti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgowan walks away with a smile on his face. Andretti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Andretti. #CL2#
Andretti gets a clinch.
Mcgowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andretti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andretti smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emile Mcgowan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Andretti darts in and clinches Mcgowan up against the cage.
Mcgowan is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Mcgowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andretti has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgowan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgowan. No joy for Andretti on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Andretti gets tackled into the cage by Mcgowan. Mcgowan maintains the clinch.
Andretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andretti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Mcgowan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andretti pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Mcgowan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andretti throws a head kick but Mcgowan moves out of range.
#CL2#
Andretti drives through and clinches with Mcgowan against the cage.
Mcgowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Andretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andretti working hard to break the clinch.
Olly Andretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Mcgowan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andretti slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but Mcgowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgowan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgowan leaves Andretti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgowan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andretti misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Mcgowan - just one landing. #CL2#
Andretti moves into the clinch.
Andretti is trying to drag Mcgowan to the mat but Mcgowan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Mcgowan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andretti wants to control from the top but Mcgowan keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andretti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andretti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andretti wants to stand but Mcgowan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcgowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andretti is one step ahead there.
Andretti slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andretti trying to control the action but Mcgowan is working from the bottom.
Mcgowan is looking to escape.
Mcgowan punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andretti.
Mcgowan throws a big counter combination but Andretti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgowan sprawls well. Mcgowan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andretti gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Emile Mcgowan.
I think Mcgowan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emile Mcgowan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Andretti throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andretti avoids the body shot from Wiggins.
Andretti wants to counter the offense by Wiggins and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Wiggins closes the distance and clinches.
Wiggins has Andretti pressed against the cage, preventing Andretti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andretti prevents it.
Wiggins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wiggins wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolland Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins tries to pull guard but Andretti won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Andretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andretti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggins pinned against the cage. Wiggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Wiggins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andretti eats them both and turns towards Wiggins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andretti misses with a takedown attempt - Wiggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andretti fails with the takedown
and Wiggins counters with a left to the body.
Andretti goes for a double leg but Wiggins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wiggins continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Wiggins misses its target.
Andretti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Wiggins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggins sprawls well. Wiggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andretti gets slowly back to his feet.
As Andretti looks to move away, Wiggins throws a big counter combo but Andretti just gets out of the way.
Andretti looks winded!#CL#
Wiggins rushes Andretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggins is working for takedown but Andretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiggins jumps guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Andretti drags the fight down to the ground.
Wiggins wants to stand but Andretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Wiggins stands up from Andretti's guard - Wiggins perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Wiggins moves in looking to clinch but Andretti pushes him off.#CL2#
Andretti drives through and clinches with Wiggins against the cage.
Wiggins prevents Andretti from breaking the clinch.
Wiggins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andretti is defending well.
Andretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wiggins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andretti is defending well.
Andretti controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiggins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Andretti pulls Wiggins into guard.
Wiggins is looking to stand up but Andretti won't let him.
Wiggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Andretti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andretti is pulling down on Wiggins's head. It's preventing any offense from Wiggins, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Andretti working for submissions but it's allowed Wiggins to get to half guard.
Andretti wants to improve his position but Wiggins is controlling well.
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 Rolland Wiggins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Andretti closes the distance and clinches.
Wiggins looking for a takedown.
Wiggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andretti just leaning against Wiggins, taking a breather. #BC2#
Andretti manages to break the clinch.
Andretti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andretti tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andretti is defended easily by Wiggins.#T1##CL2#
Andretti moves into range and clinches up with Wiggins.#TD2#
Andretti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wiggins uses from the top position.
Wiggins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Wiggins stands up from Andretti's guard - Wiggins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
Andretti is breathing heavily.
Wiggins leaves Andretti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Wiggins gets a clinch.
Andretti gets underhooks to prevent Wiggins's takedown attempt.
Wiggins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andretti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolland Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Wiggins forces Andretti back against the cage and clinches.
Wiggins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggins fails to pull guard.
Wiggins tries to score a body lock takedown but Andretti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Andretti pulls guard.
Wiggins wants to stand but Andretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Andretti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wiggins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Andretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Andretti throws a wild body kick that Wiggins sees coming a mile off.
Andretti moves in looking to clinch but Wiggins pushes him off.
Andretti fails with the takedown.
Rolland Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggins wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Andretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Wiggins rushes Andretti and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andretti to keep the fight standing.
Wiggins is working for takedown but Andretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andretti prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andretti pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olly Andretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andretti darts in looking for a takedown but Wiggins gets double underhooks and turns Andretti into the cage.
Andretti tries to clinch up.
Wiggins tries to clinch but Andretti is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Wiggins.
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Andretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins throws a series of strikes that have Andretti backpedaling.
Andretti shoots in but no luck this time.
Andretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Andretti has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Wiggins looking for a takedown. #BC#
Wiggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins is looking to clinch.
Wiggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Rolland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
Andretti tries to clinch but Wiggins is having none of it.
Wiggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andretti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Andretti has closed the distance and engaged Wiggins in a clinch.
Wiggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiggins wants to take the fight to the mat but Andretti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Andretti stalling the fight.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Andretti jumps guard and drags Wiggins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Andretti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiggins defends well.#SUB2#
Andretti working for a triangle but Wiggins defends it easily.
#ES2#
Andretti kicks Wiggins off and gets to his feet. #T3##CL#
Wiggins moves into range and clinches up with Andretti.
Wiggins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andretti after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Wiggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggins tries to clinch but Andretti is having none of it.
Andretti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andretti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wiggins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Andretti gets a clinch. #T4#
Wiggins blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggins goes for a takedown attempt but Andretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiggins defends it nicely.
Olly Andretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andretti dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiggins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wiggins tries to clinch up but Andretti circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggins as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Wiggins forces Andretti back against the cage and clinches.
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 Rolland Wiggins.
I think Wiggins 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rolland Wiggins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocha misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Andretti darts in and clinches Rocha up against the cage.
Rocha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andretti is trying to break the clinch but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andretti.
Rocha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andretti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Andretti pulls Rocha into guard.
#SUB2#
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Rocha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andretti's guard.#SUB2#
Andretti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Andretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocha wants to get up but he can't break Andretti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Andretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andretti.
Andretti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Rocha wants a takedown.
Andretti working hard to break the clinch.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Andretti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Rocha leaves Andretti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andretti misses with a wild body shot.
Rocha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck for Andretti with that takedown attempt.
As Andretti tries to get set, Rocha tries to push him back and clinch up but Andretti manages to avoid the attempt.
Andretti looks winded!
Andretti misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Andretti manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocha wants to get up but he can't break Andretti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SU#
Rocha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andretti shoots in but no luck this time.
Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andretti misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha. #BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andretti with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha. #TD#
Rocha drags the fight down to the ground.
Rocha managing to control the position.
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 Toby Rocha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Rocha gets tackled into the cage by Andretti. Andretti maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Andretti clinches with his opponent.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha. Andretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andretti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Andretti has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##TD#
Rocha is trying to trip Andretti. He has hold of a leg but Andretti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rocha persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Andretti wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Andretti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha escapes and throws Andretti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andretti wants to control but Rocha postures up.#T2#
Rocha slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Andretti.#SUB#
Rocha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Andretti has worked his arm free - good work by Andretti!
#SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Rocha decides to stand back up.
Andretti shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well.
Rocha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Andretti scores with a nice right hand.
Andretti is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Andretti clinches.
Andretti taking a breather.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rocha drags the fight down to the ground.
Andretti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toby Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha working a defensive guard but Andretti manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Andretti looking to control but instead Rocha has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Andretti tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocha controls his leg.
Rocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andretti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rocha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha wants to stand but Andretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andretti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Rocha will probably get the nod.
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#
Andretti shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Andretti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Andretti closes the distance and clinches.
Andretti jumps guard but Rocha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andretti.
#CL2#
Andretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andretti trying to control the position but instead, Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andretti into the cage.
Andretti has Rocha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toby Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Andretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha throws a hook but Andretti blocks it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andretti enables Rocha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andretti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andretti looking to control but Rocha passes into half guard.
Rocha seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Andretti is trying to maintain the position but Rocha is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Rocha stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Andretti tries to bum rush Rocha with a series of wild strikes but Rocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocha tries to counter by clinching up but Andretti breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Andretti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andretti.
#TD#
Rocha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andretti's guard.#SU#
Rocha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Rocha.#CL#
Rocha drives through and clinches with Andretti against the cage.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olly Andretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andretti's efforts to push away.
Rocha jumps guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD#
Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Andretti is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Andretti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha gets full guard.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Andretti from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rocha has his foot on Andretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Andretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andretti throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Andretti advances to half guard.
Andretti throwing shots but Rocha is blocking nicely.
Andretti throwing shots but Rocha is blocking nicely.
Andretti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andretti is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andretti is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocha, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Rocha!
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