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Event:
BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Worish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Dean Worish has been cut.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Worish needs to keep his hands up - Bloodaxe had a free shot at his head there.
Worish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Bloodaxe cracks Worish with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bloodaxe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Worish to stand back up!#ROC#Worish is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloodaxe fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Worish square on the jaw! Damn, Worish is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
A victorious Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Worish saw that one coming.
Worish fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Worish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawk tries to circle away but Worish has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Worish has picked Hawk up - he's going for a ride! Worish dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Worish trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is controlling Worish's trapped leg to prevent Worish from advancing to side control.#T1#
Worish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Worish has control of the leg.
Worish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Worish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk controlling the position well.
Hawk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawk tries to get out of the position.
Hawk tries to roll over but Worish keeps him under control.
Hawk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Worish scores with a couple of nice shots.
Worish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawk has his hands clasped together around Worish's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Worish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Worish tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Worish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Dean Worish has been cut.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Worish fails with the takedown.
Road Warrior Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Worish.
Hawk tests Worish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Hawk drops Worish with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Worish looks back up at him and smiles so Hawk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Worish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Road Warrior Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Worish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Worish instigates a clinch.
Worish has Hawk pressed against the cage, preventing Hawk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Worish is looking for a takedown.
Hawk effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worish can do to turn this around?#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk checks a leg kick nicely.
Dean Worish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worish looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Worish just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawk.
Hawk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#That has opened up Dean Worish's cut even more.
Road Warrior Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Worish sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
Hawk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Worish misses with a leg kick
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Worish is rocked!
Hawk ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Worish's jaw. Worish's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hawk does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Road Warrior Hawk! |
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Event:
BLAZE 12 - WHITE VS CADMO
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Worish counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoffman!
A lull in the action here as Worish stalls from top position.
Worish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worish moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worish scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoffman?
Worish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoffman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
The referee warns Hoffman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Worish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Worish is landing with some decent strikes but Hoffman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Worish controlling from the full mount.
Worish with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Worish controlling from the full mount.
Worish has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hoffman's face.
Worish scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoffman?
Worish has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hoffman's face.
Worish controlling from mount.
Worish putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Worish cracks Hoffman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worish controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Worish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Hoffman is rocked!
Worish postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hoffman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Worish around the waist but Worish pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Worish is the winner by TKO! Worish jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Worish!
Troy Hoffman spoke after the fight, saying 'Man this is getting ridiculous'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 7 - HARMS VS HOFFMAN
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Worish instigates a clinch.
Murakami drops down looking for an ankle pick but Worish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Worish has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Worish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Murakami is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Worish to the mat. Worish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Worish holds on and takes a little breather.
Murakami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worish is keeping the position for now.
Worish controlling the position.#T1#
Murakami throws an elbow that misses. Worish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murakami's guard. Nice move by Worish!#REVR#
Murakami working a defensive guard here.
Worish sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
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.
Worish with a nice head shot there.
Murakami looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Worish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murakami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Worish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worish is working Murakami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murakami trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Worish has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Murakami to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Worish is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Murakami pulls down on the head and he's put Worish to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takashi Murakami! |
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Event:
BLAZE 4 - ERUPT
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Worish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Dean Worish has been cut.
A big left from Stormy misses.
Stormy throws a hook but Worish avoids it easily.
Worish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stormy.
A lazy left from Stormy finds it's target.#CL#
Worish instigates a clinch.
Stormy is trying to break free.
Stormy is trying to break the clinch but Worish is controlling him.
Worish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stormy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stormy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worish keeps control of Stormy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Worish tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Worish gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worish is taking a breather. Stormy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Worish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Worish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Worish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Worish wants to finish this one by submission but Stormy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Worish. #SUB#
Worish is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stormy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worish controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Worish working for a submission but Stormy is keeping him at bay.
Worish controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Worish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Worish's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Worish shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stormy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Worish won't allow Stormy to get back to his feet.
Worish passes Stormy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Worish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Worish moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worish controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB#
Worish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stormy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Worish tries for a kimura but Stormy is defending well.
Worish controls the position from side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Worish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Worish moves into full mount!
Worish content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Worish.
Worish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stormy can do to turn this around?#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.
Stormy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Stormy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Worish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worish controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Worish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Worish's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Worish forces Stormy back against the cage and clinches.
Stormy tries to work over Worish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stormy misses with some punches.
Stormy swings wildly with an uppercut but Worish uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stormy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormy misses with a body punch.
Stormy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Worish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormy taking a breather. #TD#
Worish has hold of one of Stormy's legs. Stormy is fighting the takedown attempt but Worish gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Worish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Worish controls the position.#T1#
Worish passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stormy!
Worish looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Worish continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Darken Stormy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Worish is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stormy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stormy shrugs it off. #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.
Worish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dean Worish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Worish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Worish, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Worish! |
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Event:
BLAZE 2 - TAKEOFF
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lowe looks to clinch #TD2#
and Worish decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lowe's guard.
Worish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lowe can't keep his opponent in guard - Worish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Worish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Worish prevents Lowe from improving his position.
Worish moves into full mount! Lowe won't be happy about that!
Lowe tries to buck Worish off but he can't manage it.
Worish controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Lowe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Worish.
Worish controlling from mount. #T2#
Worish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Worish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Worish 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.
More stalling from Worish.
Worish is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Worish with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Worish.
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.
Dean Worish dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A left and a right from Lowe both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Dean Worish has been cut.
Lowe tries to clinch but Worish moves away #TD2#
and Worish counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Worish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Worish passes Lowe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Battle Science inform me that Worish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worish on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Worish works his foot free and advances to mount.
Worish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Worish is working for a guillotine from mount but Lowe frees his head quite easily.
Worish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dean Worish has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The adventures of Worish the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Worish prevents Lowe from getting the reversal.
Worish controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Worish has control of Lowe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lowe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Worish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Worish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lowe misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Worish counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lowe!
Worish controls the position.
Lowe looking for a sweep but Worish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Worish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worish content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Worish is working for a guillotine from mount but Lowe frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Worish is working for a guillotine from mount but Lowe frees his head quite easily.
Worish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#T3#
Trevor Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dean Worish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Worish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Worish 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Worish! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Worish gets tackled into the cage by Graham. Graham maintains the clinch. #TD#
Graham drags the fight down to the ground.
Worish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Worish passes Graham's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Worish seems to be looking for submissions.
Worish works his way into side control.
Graham tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Worish is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Graham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Worish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Worish working away.
Worish tries to advance to mount but can't.
Worish wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graham being controlled for a moment.
Graham struggling a bit here.#T2#
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.
Graham is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graham can't do much from the bottom here.
Worish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Worish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graham tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Worish staying calm.
Graham is trying to control Worish's posture but Worish avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Graham clinches. #TD2#
Worish gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graham being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Worish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Worish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Graham is looking for a triangle here but Worish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Worish wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Worish wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
Graham manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worish passes the guard and advances to mount!
Worish controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Worish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Worish has managed to clinch.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Worish smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Graham clinches up with Worish and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham tries to pull guard but Worish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graham jumps guard but Worish stands there with Graham around his waist. Graham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Lesley Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Worish is trying to trip Graham. He has hold of a leg but Graham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Worish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Worish stays in close to Graham's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham keeping full guard, as Worish tries to pass.
Worish is still trying to improve position.
Worish stands and throws Graham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graham is trying to control Worish's posture but Worish avoids it.
Worish takes a little break here. Graham wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Worish tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Worish working away.
Worish is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Worish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.
Worish is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Graham wants to control but Worish is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worish tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Worish trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Worish is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Worish to get the leverage. #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.
Graham trying to control from the bottom.
Graham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Worish swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Worish closes the distance and clinches.
Graham tries to pull guard but Worish holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
Graham jumps guard but Worish stands there with Graham around his waist. Graham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Worish has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graham regains guard immediately.
Graham keeping full guard, as Worish tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Worish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Worish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Worish trying to control the position but Graham is working away.
Graham tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Worish easily slips into full mount!
Worish tries to control but Graham wriggling away.
Graham is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graham tries to hold on but Worish pushes him away. #T1#
Worish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Graham tries to hold on but Worish pushes him away.
Worish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Worish trying to control but Graham is having none of it.
Graham is trying to escape the mount.
Worish controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham tries to hold on but Worish postures up.
Worish tries to control but Graham wriggling away.
Worish controlling from the full mount.
Graham gets back to half guard.
Worish wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Graham trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.
Worish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Graham moves into full guard.
Worish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Worish wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Worish wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.#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.
Worish trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Worish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Worish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worish trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Worish shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Worish finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dean Worish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Worish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Worish 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Worish! |
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