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Event:
QFC Tournament 916 Round 3
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tycoon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saint Artem is refusing to be controlled, as Tycoon sits in half guard.
Tycoon is pressing down on Saint Artem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saint Artem is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tycoon is working for a kimura but Saint Artem is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Saint Artem actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tycoon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tycoon is working hard here to advance position.
Saint Artem is staying active underneath Tycoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tycoon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tycoon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but Saint Artem is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Tycoon is working for a guillotine from mount but Saint Artem frees his head quite easily.
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but Saint Artem is holding on tight.
#T2#
Saint Artem flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tycoon avoids the attempt from Saint Artem to control.#SUB#
Tycoon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saint Artem is surviving well by controlling Tycoon's body position as best he can.
Saint Artem is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Tycoon working for a submission but Saint Artem is keeping him at bay.
Saint Artem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB#
Tycoon looking for a guillotine here but Saint Artem defends easily.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Saint Artem is proving a slippery customer.
Saint Artem trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tycoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saint Artem's guard. #REVR##T4#
Tycoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saint Artem's guard.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but Saint Artem won't allow it.
Tycoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint Artem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint Artem trying to hold on to Tycoon's head to control him but Tycoon postures up.
Tycoon wants to control but Saint Artem is keeping him busy.
Saint Artem won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
Tycoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Tycoon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tycoon tries to control but Saint Artem wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Tycoon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Saint Artem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tycoon did well to prevent Saint Artem getting side control.
Tycoon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saint Artem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
Saint Artem stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Saint Artem is proving a slippery customer.
Saint Artem tries to free his leg and advance position but Tycoon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tycoon working for a triangle but Saint Artem defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Saint Artem postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tycoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saint Artem, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Saint Artem keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tycoon is pushing down on Saint Artem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saint Artem is fighting to maintain full guard but Tycoon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Saint Artem is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint Artem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tycoon is working away from the top position though.
Tycoon tries to pass to full mount but Saint Artem defends it.
Tycoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint Artem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint Artem won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
Tycoon moves into full mount! Saint Artem won't be happy about that!
Tycoon trying to control but Saint Artem is having none of it. #T3#
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but Saint Artem is holding on tight.
Tycoon controlling from mount.
Tycoon tries to control but Saint Artem wriggling away. #SUB#
Tycoon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saint Artem has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saint Artem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but Saint Artem is holding on tight.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tycoon has control of Saint Artem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Saint Artem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Saint Artem has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tycoon's lack of action.
Tycoon is trying to control. Saint Artem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tycoon seems to be working for a kimura but Saint Artem defends the submission attempt.
Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Saint Artem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Tycoon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saint Artem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tycoon wants to stand but Saint Artem is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Tycoon tries for a kimura but Saint Artem is defending well. #SUB#
Tycoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tycoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tycoon wants to stand but Saint Artem has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon wants to control but Saint Artem is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Saint Artem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tycoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tycoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Saint Artem being controlled for a moment.
Saint Artem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tycoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tycoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tycoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint Artem can do to turn this around?
Saint Artem tries to bench press Tycoon off him but Tycoon keeps the position.
Saint Artem is trying to control Tycoon's posture but Tycoon avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tycoon looking to control but instead Saint Artem has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ky Tycoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Saint Artem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tycoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tycoon.
Saint Artem wants to get back to his feet but Tycoon drags him back down.#ES2#
Saint Artem bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Saint Artem. No joy for Tycoon on that attempt.
Saint Artem is looking for the big counter here.
Tycoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saint Artem avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Saint Artem gets a double leg takedown into Tycoon's guard.#T3#
Saint Artem wants to get up but he can't break Tycoon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Saint Artem from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tycoon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saint Artem keeping full guard, as Tycoon tries to pass. #T4#
Tycoon postures up.
Tycoon pushes down on Saint Artem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tycoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saint Artem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saint Artem is doing well to control the position and prevent Tycoon from advancing to side control.
Tycoon moves nicely into side control.
Ky Tycoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tycoon working away.
Lobo Saint Artem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint Artem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lobo Saint Artem.
I think Tycoon 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Ky Tycoon!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ky Tycoon!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ky Tycoon!
Ky Tycoon wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Ky Tycoon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 916 Round 2
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Saint Artem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saint Artem controlling from side mount.
Saint Artem tries to advance to mount but Guy denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Saint Artem 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.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Saint Artem.
Guy tries to bench press Saint Artem off him but Saint Artem keeps the position.
Saint Artem fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saint Artem is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Guy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Saint Artem is trying to move to mount but Guy reverses beautifully and ends up in Saint Artem's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Artem is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Guy won't allow Saint Artem to sweep him here.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Saint Artem is keeping the position.
Guy looking to sit in guard and control but Saint Artem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saint Artem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Artem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Saint Artem trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Saint Artem pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage.
Saint Artem keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Saint Artem has a closed guard, preventing Guy from standing up.
Saint Artem pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Saint Artem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#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.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Artem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Saint Artem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saint Artem throws a solid leg kick but Guy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Artem.#TD2#
Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saint Artem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saint Artem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saint Artem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Saint Artem gets to his feet. Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobo Saint Artem 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#
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Saint Artem.
It looked like Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Guy gets caught flat footed, as Saint Artem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Saint Artem passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saint Artem is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy is looking to escape.#T1#
Saint Artem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saint Artem is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Saint Artem stands up from Guy's guard - Saint Artem perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Artem.
Guy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saint Artem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guy dives in and grabs Saint Artem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint Artem pushes down on Guy's head and hops out.#TD2#
Saint Artem gets the takedown into side control.
Saint Artem is staying tight to Guy's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Saint Artem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saint Artem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guy's legs.
Saint Artem working the ground and pound but Guy is defending the strikes. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Saint Artem tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well. #SUB2#
Saint Artem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guy, who protects the arm well.
Guy manages to get back to half guard.
Saint Artem sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Saint Artem decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint Artem is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Saint Artem circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Saint Artem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Im Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Artem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Saint Artem clinches with his opponent.
Guy jumps guard but Saint Artem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Saint Artem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guy regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobo Saint Artem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Saint Artem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guy is trying to control Saint Artem's posture but Saint Artem avoids it.
Guy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saint Artem controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Saint Artem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saint Artem stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Guy to get to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Saint Artem forces Guy back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Guy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saint Artem is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guy to the mat. Guy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Guy is trying to control the position but Saint Artem postures up.
Saint Artem controlling from the top position.
Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint Artem manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saint Artem throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lobo Saint Artem has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Guy trying to control but Saint Artem is working from the bottom.
Saint Artem doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saint Artem pulls Guy in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Saint Artem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saint Artem controlling the position from side mount.
Guy regains half guard.#T4#
Saint Artem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Saint Artem.
Saint Artem is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Artem with shots to the head and body - Guy looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lobo Saint Artem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint Artem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Lobo Saint Artem wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 916 Round 1
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Saint Artem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ball is looking to clinch.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saint Artem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint Artem gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saint Artem.
Saint Artem goes for a double leg but Ball avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ball continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ball or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint Artem, which made it look bad.
Lobo Saint Artem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saint Artem closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Artem just leaning against Ball, taking a breather. #TD#
Saint Artem jumps into guard, dragging Ball to the mat.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Saint Artem.#T1#
Saint Artem controlling Ball's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saint Artem looking for a guillotine here but Ball defends easily.
Saint Artem pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ball trying to control but Saint Artem is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Saint Artem isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ball stacks Saint Artem on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ball!
Ball trying to control the action but Saint Artem is working from the bottom.
Saint Artem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saint Artem is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Saint Artem seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
Ball is looking to get back to is feet but Saint Artem passes into side control.
Saint Artem takes a little break here. Ball wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saint Artem's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.#SU#
Saint Artem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saint Artem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ball.
Ball dives in for a single leg takedown but Saint Artem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saint Artem misses with a wild body shot.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Artem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saint Artem or perhaps it was just good defense by Ball, which made it look bad.
Ball doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Saint Artem counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Artem controls the action.
Saint Artem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobo Saint Artem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Saint Artem clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Saint Artem decides to pull guard.
Saint Artem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Artem is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saint Artem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Saint Artem gets to his feet - Ball follows without any prompting.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Artem circles away.
Saint Artem wants to slow Ball down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint Artem tries for a takedown but Ball sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saint Artem throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saint Artem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Saint Artem persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Saint Artem clinches. #BC#
Saint Artem breaks the clinch.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lobo Saint Artem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint Artem tries to sprawl out of it but Ball keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint Artem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball tries to clinch but Saint Artem moves out of range.
Saint Artem throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Ball shoots in for a double leg but Saint Artem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ball changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint Artem tries to avoid it but Ball manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint Artem to the ground. Saint Artem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint Artem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ball avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL#
Saint Artem rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage.
Ball tries to break free but Saint Artem pushes him back against the cage.
Saint Artem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Saint Artem manages to break the clinch.
Ball shoots and misses #CL#
and Saint Artem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saint Artem prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Saint Artem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Artem is just out of range.#T4#
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Artem.
Saint Artem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Saint Artem backs off Ball throws a huge counter combo but Saint Artem manages to avoid it all.
Ball tries to clinch there but Saint Artem circles away.
#CL#
Saint Artem darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
Ball wants to stall.
Ball is trying to pull guard but Saint Artem has him pressed against the cage.
Saint Artem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Saint Artem avoids it by throwing Ball back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Saint Artem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobo Saint Artem 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Saint Artem closes the distance and clinches.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint Artem smiles and moves away.
Ball tries to bum rush Saint Artem with a series of wild strikes but Saint Artem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint Artem looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ball throws the kick towards the body but Saint Artem avoids it.
Saint Artem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ball manages to circle out of the way.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint Artem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball is looking to clinch.
Saint Artem darts in looking for a takedown but Ball gets double underhooks and turns Saint Artem into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Saint Artem. No joy for Ball on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Artem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint Artem wants it to stay on the feet.
Lobo Saint Artem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Saint Artem pushes him off.
Ball shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Saint Artem moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ball is pressed up against the cage. Saint Artem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ball down to the mat. Ball avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saint Artem dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saint Artem shoots in looking for a takedown but Ball manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saint Artem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Saint Artem clinches.
Ball jumps guard but Saint Artem stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ball drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint Artem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint Artem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ball is defending well for now.#T2##BC#
Saint Artem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Saint Artem clinches.
Ball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Saint Artem jumps guard and drags Ball to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint Artem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ball is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Artem is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saint Artem passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Ball parries the strikes from Saint Artem easily there. Saint Artem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ball to escape.
Ball is trying to work for a sweep but Saint Artem has mounted him!
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint Artem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Saint Artem is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ball to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ball shrugs it off.
Lobo Saint Artem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint Artem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Saint Artem there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saint Artem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Saint Artem there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saint Artem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saint Artem sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ball tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lobo Saint Artem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Artem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lobo Saint Artem!
Lobo Saint Artem wins by unanimous decision!
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