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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanner fails with the takedown
and The Brain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monroe Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner tries to clinch there but The Brain circles away.
As Tanner backs off The Brain throws a huge counter combo but Tanner manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Tanner gets a double leg takedown into The Brain's guard.
The Brain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanner throwing strikes from guard but The Brain blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
The Brain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tanner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but The Brain pushes him off.
The Brain unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanner shoots in but no luck this time.
The Brain unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. The Brain tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Brain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Tanner backs off The Brain throws a huge counter combo but Tanner manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Brain leaves Tanner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Tanner with a poor takedown
and The Brain counters with a series of strikes. Tanner will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Tanner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Brain counters with a left and a right that stings Tanner.
Tanner has his takedown stuffed
and The Brain counters with a two punch combo.
Tanner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tanner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Brain is fending him off so far but Tanner persists. Nope, The Brain circles away and we're back to standing.
The Brain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanner.
The Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but The Brain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Tanner looks for a takedown but The Brain sprawls well.
Tanner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on The Brain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tanner fails with a takedown attempt.
The Brain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanner misses with a takedown
and The Brain counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Tanner misses with a takedown
and The Brain counters with a one-two to the body.
Bobby The Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner fails to land the takedown.
The Brain throws a counter combo.
Tanner shoots in but no luck this time.
The Brain unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanner goes for a double leg but The Brain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Brain continues to drive forward.
The Brain throws a counter combo.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt
and The Brain counters with a series of strikes. Tanner will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby The Brain dominated that 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.
#R2#
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown but The Brain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Brain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanner tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Brain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanner somewhat.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Brain throws a counter combo.
The Brain leaves Tanner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner shoots for a takedown but The Brain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Tanner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanner shoots and misses
and The Brain counters with a left and a right that stings Tanner.
Tanner with a poor takedown
and The Brain counters with a two punch combo.
Tanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Brain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanner fails with the takedown
and The Brain counters with a series of strikes. Tanner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Tanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Brain's waist but The Brain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanner off to one side.
The Brain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for The Brain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tanner shoots in but The Brain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Tanner tries to clinch but The Brain moves away #KD2#
and The Brain counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Tanner! #ROC2#
Tanner is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
The Brain stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tanner to get to his feet.
Oh Tanner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt
and The Brain counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Tanner to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by The Brain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby The Brain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Jones forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Tanner has been cut.
Tanner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanner was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanner's head.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Tanner follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Tanner jumps guard.
#T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tanner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tanner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanner is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanner tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones laying and praying for a moment but Tanner takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Tanner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monroe Tanner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to stand up but Tanner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
Tanner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tanner leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Tanner on that attempt. #CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Tanner fails to pull guard.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Tanner decides to pull guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Tanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tanner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tanner trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tanner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tanner looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones wants to control but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Monroe Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Tanner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monroe Tanner's cut.
That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanner to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Tanner throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Monroe Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Tanner up against the cage.
Tanner taking a breather.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanner is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones has Tanner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Tanner successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Jones trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tanner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones wants to stand and escape but Tanner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Tanner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tanner working away.#T3#
Tanner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Tanner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tanner avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Tanner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jones hold on?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tanner 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Tanner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Two pinned against the cage. Two gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Two shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Two is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tanner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.#T1#
Two is in close to Tanner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two passes into half guard.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
Two wants to free his trapped foot but Tanner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Two is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Two is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tanner manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Two lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Two slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Two tries to stand but Tanner is controlling from the bottom.
Two sitting in guard here, content to control.
Two's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanner with a poor takedown
and Two counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanner shoots for a takedown but Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two misses the shot to the body.
Jake Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Two shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanner's guard.
Two looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Two works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanner is breathing heavily.#T4#
Two content to control rather than advance.
Tanner really is a fat lump.
Two passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanner!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Two dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Two shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tanner is trying to stand up here but Two is controlling him well.
Two controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Two has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Two. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
It looks like Two is going to stand back up.
Two scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Two decides to stand and escape the position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanner.
Two changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Two is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanner's half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanner defends it well.
Jake Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Two connects with a nice short shot to Tanner's temple. #SUB2#
Tanner is defending against the submission attempts here by Two.
#SUB2#
Two is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tanner is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Two!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tanner clinches up with Duplant and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Duplant is trying to trip Tanner. He has hold of a leg but Tanner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Duplant persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Duplant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanner's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duplant in particular looking to stall.
Duplant is looking to advance position but Tanner won't allow it.
Duplant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Duplant maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tanner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Duplant has cracked it and Tanner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Duplant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Duplant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Balboa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tanner throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Tanner throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Tanner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balboa defending well though.
Tanner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanner lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Tanner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tanner 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.
Tanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Tanner.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tanner scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Tanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balboa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanner.
Tanner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tanner prevents Balboa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tanner seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Tanner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Tanner throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tanner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balboa defending well though.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balboa trying to hold on to Tanner's head to control him but Tanner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanner lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Tanner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Tanner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Tanner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Balboa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tanner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Balboa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tanner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa taking a breather.
Tanner jumps guard but Balboa stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Tanner shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanner is defended easily by Balboa.#T2#
No luck for Tanner with that takedown attempt.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanner is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.#TD#
Tanner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balboa on his heels. He'll look to pass Balboa's guard now, I'm sure.
Balboa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tanner dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner gets to mount! Balboa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Balboa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the head.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Tanner controlling the pace for now.
Balboa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Balboa wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Tanner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tanner lands a heavy elbow.
Tanner lands with some strikes.
Monroe Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Tanner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tanner with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Tanner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Balboa fails to pull guard.
Balboa jumps guard but Tanner stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. 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.#TD#
Tanner jumps guard.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Tanner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balboa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Balboa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tanner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #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.
Tanner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Tanner gets to his feet. Balboa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Tanner rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner stalling.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Rick Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Balboa forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanner is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Tanner.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily. #T4##CL2#
Balboa pushes Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Balboa to work.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanner to keep the fight standing.
Balboa wants a takedown.
Balboa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanner smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Tanner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Balboa to the ground. Tanner is now in Balboa's guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Monroe Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Tanner!
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