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Event:
GDL 14: Poika v Laden
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Phillips tests Gomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips lands the left hand.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Phillips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Phillips throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Phillips circles away easily
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
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!
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Phillips is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Gomes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phillips looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phillips can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Gomes stalls from top position.#SUB#
Gomes has hold of Phillips's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Phillips seems comfortable defending it but Gomes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Phillips is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Phillips is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gomes couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GDL 11: Wang v Graindo
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Skallagrimsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Skallagrimsson clinches.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Skallagrimsson's ribcage. Skallagrimsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips working aggressively here.
#TD#
Skallagrimsson successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Phillips is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skallagrimsson is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips leaves Skallagrimsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Skallagrimsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Phillips stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Skallagrimsson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Skallagrimsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phillips uses from the top position. #T4#
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Skallagrimsson'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.
Skallagrimsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skallagrimsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. 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.
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phillips jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Skallagrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Phillips lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Skallagrimsson decides to pull guard.
Phillips tries to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Skallagrimsson had control of the position. #T2#
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Skallagrimsson stops Phillips from standing up.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson advances position into side control!#T3#
Skallagrimsson controlling the position from side mount.
Further stalling from Skallagrimsson.
Phillips is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phillips cracks a nice hook into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Skallagrimsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
Skallagrimsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russell Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phillips!
Phillips has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips scores with a nice head shot.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Phillips scores with a hook.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skallagrimsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Skallagrimsson persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that misses.
Skallagrimsson throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Skallagrimsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skallagrimsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson tries to move into range but Phillips moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skallagrimsson misses with an uppercut.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Skallagrimsson goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.#T4#
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Jab from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Skallagrimsson shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phillips scores with a body shot.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Skallagrimsson clinches up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phillips lands a left hand.
Egill Skallagrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skallagrimsson can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 4
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Zane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zane throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Zane tries to land a body kick
and Phillips counters with a series of strikes. Zane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zane throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zane. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zane misses with the combination.
Zane swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.
Phillips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.#T1#
Good exchange - Phillips coming out on top.#TD#
Zane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phillips!
Zane is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips parries the strikes from Zane easily there. Zane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phillips to escape.
#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Zane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zane wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy. #T3#
Zane controls the position.#SUB#
Zane has hold of Phillips's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Phillips tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zane cranks the arm and Phillips screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Phillips, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sai Zane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 3
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Raimi is controlling the position.
Raimi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phillips keeps control of Raimi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raimi stalling in the clinch but Phillips improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
Raimi prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phillips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phillips seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Phillips.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phillips as Raimi tries to tie him up.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Raimi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Raimi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips stalling the fight.
#BC#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raimi lands a slapping body shot.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Phillips backs off Raimi throws a huge counter combo but Phillips manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Raimi throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Raimi.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Raimi.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raimi backwards.
Raimi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands a shot to the body.
Phillips just leaning against Raimi, taking a breather.
Raimi working hard to break the clinch.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Raimi's head.
Raimi tries to circle away but Phillips has him pinned against the cage.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phillips has Raimi pressed against the cage, preventing Raimi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raimi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raimi is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raimi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raimi tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position.
Raimi has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Raimi working hard to break the clinch.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Raimi's head.
Raimi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Raimi keeps him there for the moment.
Raimi tries to circle away but Phillips has him pinned against the cage.
Raimi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raimi's efforts to push away.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Phillips misses. #T3##CL#
Phillips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips prevents Raimi from breaking the clinch.
Raimi takes a shot to the head.
Raimi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Raimi is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
Phillips tries to work over Raimi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raimi is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands a left hand.
Raimi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raimi is trying to break free.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Raimi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raimi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phillips's elbow.
Raimi working hard to break the clinch.
Raimi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phillips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Raimi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raimi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raimi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Raimi is looking to control Phillips's arms but Phillips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raimi has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Phillips as the two fighters clinch.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raimi is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Raimi tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Raimi's ribcage. Raimi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raimi's efforts to push away.
Raimi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raimi working aggressively here.
Phillips stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Raimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phillips.
Raimi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Russell Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phillips is stalling here.
Phillips has Raimi pressed against the cage.
Phillips is leaning against Raimi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Raimi is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns Raimi into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phillips takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phillips for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Phillips.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Russell Phillips.
Phillips scores with a jab. Raimi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Phillips clinches.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Phillips has Raimi pressed against the cage, preventing Raimi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phillips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Phillips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raimi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raimi can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
Phillips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raimi backwards.
Raimi wants to break free but Phillips has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Raimi is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks. #T2#
Raimi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phillips is trying to push Raimi away but Raimi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raimi has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raimi or not.
Raimi tries to break free but Phillips pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips pushes Raimi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Raimi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raimi is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Raimi swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raimi wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raimi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Phillips stalling in the clinch.
Raimi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raimi is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Raimi can't break the clinch.
A short left from Phillips.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raimi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Phillips.
Raimi wants to stall.
Raimi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raimi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Raimi is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Raimi controls his hands.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raimi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Raimi trying to stall but Phillips improves his position.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips. #T4#
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Raimi backwards.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raimi is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips cracks Raimi with a nice body shot.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Raimi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phillips eats them both and turns towards Raimi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Raimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips digs a good hook to Raimi's body.
Raimi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sam Raimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Phillips instigates a clinch.
Raimi misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raimi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raimis head.
Phillips lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips dominated that second round.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Raimi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phillips eats them both and turns towards Raimi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Raimi wants to break free but Phillips has control.
Raimi looking to stall.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Raimi is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raimi struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Phillips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips digs a right hand into Raimi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raimi's gas tank.
A short right from Phillips.
Still in the clinch, Phillips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raimi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phillips.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raimis head. #T1#
Raimi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raimi misses with the head strike.
Raimi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips works on Raimi's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips stalls.
Phillips has Raimi pressed against the cage, preventing Raimi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raimi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raimi is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Phillips is stalling here.
Raimi is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns Raimi into the cage.#T2#
Phillips lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raimi taking a breather.
Phillips digs a right hand into Raimi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raimi's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips pushes Raimi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Raimi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Raimi working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raimi has him pressed against the cage.
Raimi has a couple of punches blocked by Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raimi.#T3#
A short right from Phillips.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Raimi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips slowing the pace effectively.
Raimi being controlled against the cage.
Raimi wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Raimi.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raimi's elbow.
Phillips tries a body shot but Raimi blocks it.
Raimi tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Raimi. #BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Phillips pushes Raimi up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Raimi avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raimi's efforts to push away.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raimi's efforts to push away.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raimi or not.
Raimi is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
Phillips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Phillips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raimi prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Phillips.
Sam Raimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raimi is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, 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 for Russell Phillips!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
Russell Phillips decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 2
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Shligel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shligel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shligel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Shligel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shligel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
Russell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shligel.
Shligel misses with a takedown
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shligel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shligel fails with the takedown
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shligel is predictable there
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Shligel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander Shligel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Shligel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Shligel persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Shligel clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Shligel prevents a body shot from Phillips.
A short left from Phillips.
Shligel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Shligel has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shligel.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Shligel has the dominant position.
Shligel stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Shligel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shligel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Shligel with a poor takedown
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shligel darts in trying to clinch
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shligel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shligel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shligel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shligel off to one side.
Phillips throws a body punch but Shligel moves out of range.
Phillips lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Shligel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shligel looks winded!
Phillips punishes Shligel's body with a nice straight punch.
Shligel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shligel has his takedown stuffed
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Shligel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shligel stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Shligel working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phillips is trying to stand.
#T4#
Shligel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phillips controls his leg.
Shligel works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Shligel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Shligel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shligel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips 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#
Shligel misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips is looking to wear down Shligel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shligel misses with a takedown
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shligel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Shligel circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shligel dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Shligel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Russell Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Shligel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Phillips tries to stall but Shligel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shligel misses with the head strike.
Shligel looking for a takedown.
Russell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shligel.#BC2#
Shligel breaks the clinch.
Shligel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shligel thinking.
Shligel is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Phillips. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Shligel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phillips's half guard.
Shligel stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Shligel trying to control the pace.
Shligel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shligel trying to control the pace.
Shligel passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Shligel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shligel on the ground.#SUB2#
Shligel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Phillips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shligel working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Phillips taking shots to the head.
Shligel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shligel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Shligel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shligel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Phillips avoids the head kick by Shligel.
Shligel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shligel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Phillips moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shligel manages to break the clinch.
Shligel throws a leg kick
and Phillips counters with a left and a right that stings Shligel.
Shligel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shligel throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Shligel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
Shligel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Shligel fails to land the takedown.
Shligel with a poor takedown
and Shligel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shligel.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Shligel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shligel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phillips swivels and escapes.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shligel wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shligel thinking.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
Jab by Phillips.#T2#
Phillips thuds his right hand into Shligel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Shligel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shligel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips wants to stand up but Shligel is controlling him.
Shligel chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips wants to stand up but Shligel is controlling him.
Phillips is looking to stand back up but Shligel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Phillips. #T3#
Shligel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Shligel 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shligel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shligel off to one side. #CL2#
Shligel clinches. #BC2#
Shligel breaks the clinch.
Shligel misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shligel moves into the clinch.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shligel just leaning against Phillips, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Phillips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexander Shligel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
Russell Phillips was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 1
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Pranjic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Pranjic.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Pranjic.
Pranjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pranjic sets himself, and Phillips steps forward looking for the clinch! Pranjic avoids it this time.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pranjic shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips lands a jab to Pranjic's midsection.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Pranjic.
Pranjic sets himself, and Phillips steps forward looking for the clinch! Pranjic avoids it this time.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pranjic goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pranjic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pranjic doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Pranjic misses with a body punch.
Pranjic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Pranjic's head. #T1#
Phillips pushes Pranjic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
Pranjic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pranjic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Pranjic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pranjic tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips, as that shot connected.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Pranjic.
Pranjic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pranjic wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pranjic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Pranjic tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Russell Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips connects with a body shot that sends Pranjic's belly button to the back.
Pranjic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips digs a good hook to Pranjic's body.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pranjic wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Pranjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pranjic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Pranjic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pranjic doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body. Pranjic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pranjic rather than just go for the knockout.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Pranjic gets a clinch.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pranjic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pranjic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phillips fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pranjic is trying to pull guard but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Pranjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Phillips presses Pranjic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Pranjic drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Pranjic breaks the clinch.
Phillips listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips punishes Pranjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Pranjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillips's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pranjic under the eye.#CL2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Pranjic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pranjic is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Pranjic is controlling the position.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pranjic won't allow it.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Pranjic is controlling him.
Pranjic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phillips lands with a cross. #CL#
Pranjic takes the fight into the clinch.
Pranjic is trying to stall.
Phillips is trying to push Pranjic away but Pranjic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Pranjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pranjic is looking to clinch.
Pranjic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pranjic doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
#CL2#
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pranjic fails to pull guard.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pranjic is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD#
Pranjic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pranjic is looking to stand up but Phillips isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Phillips decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pranjic, up you get!
Pranjic walks into a left hand.
Pranjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Pranjic darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pranjic has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phillips is pushing Pranjic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Pranjic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pranjic won't allow it.
#BC#
Pranjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Pranjic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Phillips.
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Pranjic tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Pranjic misses with a double jab.
Russell Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Phillips darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pranjic tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pranjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
Pranjic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pranjic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.#T3#
Phillips tries to break free but Pranjic pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Pranjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips punishes Pranjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Pranjic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pranjic tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Phillips clinches up with Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage.
Pranjic prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Pranjic throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Pranjic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Phillips works on Pranjic's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips just leaning against Pranjic, taking a breather.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Pranjic throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips. #BC#
Pranjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pranjic tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pranjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pranjic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Pranjic persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Pranjic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pranjic prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pranjic fails to land the takedown.
Pranjic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pranjic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips scores with a one two! Pranjic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pranjic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Pranjic.
Phillips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Phillips rushes Pranjic and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pranjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body. Pranjic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pranjic backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips scores with a one two! Pranjic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pranjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pranjic looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.#T1#
Pranjic wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Pranjic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Pranjic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips wants to break free but Pranjic has control.
#BC2#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pranjic looks to clinch
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pranjic back to the cage. Phillips follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Pranjic.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Phillips.
Pranjic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivan Pranjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pranjic, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pranjic stalling in the clinch but Phillips improves position.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Pranjic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Phillips darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
#BC#
Pranjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips wants to break free but Pranjic has control.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Pranjic lands with a right to the head.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Pranjic drops back down to his feet.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Pranjic is controlling him.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pranjic won't allow it.
Pranjic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pranjic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Pranjic.
Pranjic looking for a takedown.
Phillips prevents Pranjic from breaking the clinch.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pranjic misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Pranjic wants the takedown. Phillips is fighting it off but Pranjic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Phillips's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Pranjic drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Pranjic off! Pranjic jumps back into Phillips's guard.
Pranjic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pranjic.
Phillips wants to stand but Pranjic is controlling the position.
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pranjic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
Russell Phillips tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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