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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Blair moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aguirre is pushing Blair up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Aguirre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blair is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aguirre to the mat. Aguirre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blair sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blair postures up.
Blair with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguirre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blair is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blair would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Aguirre is trying to keep Blair in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguirre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Blair looks to move away, Aguirre throws a big counter combo but Blair just gets out of the way.
Aguirre throws a head kick but Blair moves out of range.
Blair throws out a counter right but Aguirre avoids it with no problem.
Aguirre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aguirre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Blair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aguirre sprawls well initially but Blair persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Aguirre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blair performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aguirre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blair is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Blair trying to control from half guard but Aguirre is working away.
Blair is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aguirre looking for submissions off his back.
Aguirre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aguirre is not content to let Blair control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blair frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aguirre is just holding on here. Blair manages to take his back.
Aguirre trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Blair is looking for the choke from the back position but Aguirre is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aguirre is trying to defend against the choke here but Blair has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Blair Tightens the hold and Aguirre taps out furiously! Blair displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chai Blair!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vasquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stuart's guard.#ES2#
Stuart wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Stuart looking to score a takedown here. Vasquez is defending well but Stuart drives through and ends up in Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez is looking to stand back up but Stuart counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vasquez. #REVR#
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!
Vasquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasquez tries to kick Stuart off but Stuart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vasquez is staying active underneath Stuart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vasquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Stuart from advancing to side control.
Stuart is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vasquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Stuart's guard. #T1#
Vasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasquez wants to stand but Stuart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasquez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stuart tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stuart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Vasquez gets to his feet. Stuart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez is looking for a counter combo.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Stuart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stuart wants to stand back up but Vasquez manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Vasquez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stuart is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Vasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Albert avoids the head kick by Stuart.
#CL#
Albert has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Stuart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Albert can't fight it off and eventually Stuart manages to take the fight to the floor. Albert looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stuart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stuart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Albert is working an open guard so Stuart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Stuart shoots in and bounces Albert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albert is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stuart dives into side control.
#REVR#
Stuart is looking to take a break and control but Albert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Stuart decides to stand back up. Stuart steps back and let's Albert get back to his feet.
Arun Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Albert gets a clinch. #TD2#
Stuart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Albert is trying to keep an underhook but Stuart manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Albert has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stuart is on him like a limpet, forcing Albert back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Stuart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Albert uses from the top position.
Stuart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stuart wants to improve his position but instead Albert has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuart tries to roll over but Albert keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Albert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stuart defending well though.
Albert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Albert is nestled in close to Stuart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Stuart wants to improve his position but Albert is controlling well.
#ES2#
Stuart manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Albert keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Albert to work.
#TD2#
Stuart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Albert can't fight it off and eventually Stuart manages to take the fight to the floor. Albert looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Albert can't keep his opponent in guard - Stuart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Albert wants to improve his position but Stuart is controlling well.
#T4#
Albert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stuart tries to free his leg and advance position but Albert is retaining full guard.
Stuart trying to control the position from guard on top but Albert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuart looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Albert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arun Stuart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stuart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Albert is looking to clinch but Stuart is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Stuart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Albert's guard.
Stuart wants to pass the guard but Albert is keeping the position.
Stuart lands a couple of elbows.
Stuart trying to control but Albert is working from the bottom.
Stuart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stuart stands and steps away. Albert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Stuart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Albert's guard.#T1##SU2#
Stuart stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Stuart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stuart not doing much here.
Stuart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stuart wants to take a breather but Albert is having none of it.
Stuart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stuart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Stuart is looking to advance position but Albert won't allow it. #ES#
Albert kicks off Stuart and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Stuart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stuart trying to control the action but Albert is working from the bottom.
Albert is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stuart connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Albert is letting Stuart control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Stuart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Stuart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Stuart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albert, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuart just content to control the position.
Stuart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arun Stuart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stuart avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Stuart drives through and clinches with Albert against the cage.
#BC2#
Stuart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stuart has managed to clinch.
Stuart effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Stuart has picked Albert up - he's going for a ride! Stuart dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Albert kicks off Stuart and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albert.
Stuart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stuart gets a double leg takedown into Albert's guard.#ES#
Albert manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Albert trying to land knees to the body.
Stuart tries a body shot but Albert blocks it.
Albert is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albert tries to pull guard but Stuart won't allow it.
Albert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stuart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Stuart breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stuart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Albert, pushing him back against the cage.
Stuart blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Stuart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stuart lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stuart in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Stuart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albert wants to get back to full guard.
Stuart trying to control the action but Albert is working from the bottom.
Stuart stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stuart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Stuart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stuart looking to control but Albert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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.
Stuart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Albert is squirming around, avoiding Stuart's attempts to control the action.
Stuart lands a big shot there that rocks Albert but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Albert taking shots to the head.
Stuart lands a big shot there that rocks Albert but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stuart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albert is looking to escape.
Wilbert Albert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arun Stuart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albert is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arun Stuart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stuart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arun Stuart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Mathibako clinches.
Duterte misses with an elbow over the top.
Duterte throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathibako tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow. #TD#
Mathibako decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mathibako is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duterte is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mathibako looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mathibako looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mathibako is controlling Duterte's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte postures up.
#T1#
Duterte wants to get up but he can't break Mathibako's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mathibako trying to keep a closed guard but Duterte is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mathibako has knocked Duterte down with a huge combo! Mathibako steps away and waves a wobbly Duterte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Mathibako takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mathibako looks for a takedown but Duterte sprawls well.
Duterte is looking for the big counter here.
Mathibako goes for a double leg but Duterte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duterte continues to drive forward.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathibako was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
No joy there for Mathibako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duterte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathibako gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duterte counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masego Mathibako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathibako is breathing heavily.#T2#
Duterte lands a jab to Mathibako's midsection.
Mathibako fails with the takedown.
Duterte works Mathibako's body with a nice hook.
Duterte connects with a jab.
Duterte connects with a solid leg kick.
Duterte connects with an inside leg kick.
Duterte scores with a leg kick.
Duterte feints and then cracks Mathibako's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathibako down.
Duterte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Duterte lands a jab to Mathibako's midsection.
Duterte fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathibako misses with a takedown attempt - Duterte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Duterte tenderised Mathibako's leg. Mathibako is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duterte connects with a leg kick. Mathibako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mathibako looks for a takedown but Duterte sprawls well.#CL#
Mathibako closes the distance and clinches.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathibako. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathibako as Duterte tries to tie him up.
Duterte has Mathibako pressed against the cage, preventing Mathibako from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mathibako is trying to force a seperation but Duterte has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Mathibako improves position. #TD#
Mathibako manages to pull guard.
Duterte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathibako. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mathibako looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mathibako is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mathibako not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Duterte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mathibako or perhaps it was just good defense by Duterte, which made it look bad.
Duterte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathibako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mathibako is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathibako with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duterte counters with a straight right hand.
Duterte swings for the body but Mathibako moves out of range.
Mathibako shoots for a takedown but Duterte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masego Mathibako. 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.
Mathibako shoots in looking for a takedown but Duterte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mathibako's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left lands for Duterte.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duterte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duterte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Duterte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Duterte.
Duterte feints and then cracks Mathibako's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathibako down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duterte.
Duterte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duterte scores with a nice right hand.
Duterte misses with a hook. Mathibako ducked under it nicely.
Duterte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duterte cracks a nice hook into Mathibako's ribs.
Duterte digs a good hook to Mathibako's body.
Mathibako closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Duterte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathibako tries to close the distance and clinch but Duterte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Mathibako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duterte.
Mathibako dives in for a single leg takedown but Duterte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duterte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duterte tries to clinch but Mathibako is having none of it.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathibako was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Mathibako throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duterte.
Duterte is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Mathibako dives in and scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Mathibako is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Mathibako works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mathibako wants to take a breather but Duterte is having none of it.
Duterte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathibako. #SU#
Mathibako decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mathibako tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duterte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathibako is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Mathibako gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Duterte misses with a punch to the body.
Mathibako avoids the elbow strike from Duterte, against the cage.
Mathibako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Mathibako gets control of Duterte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mathibako will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mathibako pulls Duterte in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathibako looking to control.
Mathibako is pulling down on Duterte's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Mathibako working for a triangle but Duterte defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Duterte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duterte misses with a low kick.
Masego Mathibako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathibako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathibako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathibako goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mathibako or perhaps it was just good defense by Duterte, which made it look bad.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathibako manages to avoid it.
Mathibako changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duterte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duterte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathibako closes the distance and clinches up with Duterte, looking for a takedown. Mathibako pushes Duterte against the cage but Duterte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duterte misses with an uppercut.
Mathibako ducks under a wild hook from Duterte.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duterte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masego Mathibako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duterte misses with a head kick.
Duterte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathibako tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Duterte misses. #CL#
Mathibako moves into the clinch successfully.
Duterte blocks the elbow strike.
Mathibako avoids the elbow strike from Duterte, against the cage.
Mathibako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mathibako blocks a body shot from Duterte. #T2#
Mathibako slowing the pace effectively.
Mathibako stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mathibako pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mathibako blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Mathibako's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathibako dodges an elbow strike from Duterte.
Mathibako stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mathibako wants to take the fight to the mat but Duterte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Mathibako jumps guard and drags Duterte to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Mathibako controls Duterte momentarily but Duterte frees himself.
Duterte wants to stand but Mathibako has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Mathibako pushes Duterte off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mathibako tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duterte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Good leg kick by Duterte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Mathibako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duterte avoiding damage as Mathibako throws knees to the body.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mathibako breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathibako fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigo Duterte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mathibako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duterte! But no joy.
Duterte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masego Mathibako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duterte lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Duterte.
I've got Duterte 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte 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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