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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1# bo fails with a takedown attempt. Chen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and bo moves into the clinch. bo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from bo. bo tries to pull guard but Chen holds him up against the cage and eventually bo drops back down to his feet.
Chen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chen is trying to break the clinch but bo has him pressed against the cage. bo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ji Lin Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy bo. Chen tries to clinch up but bo circles away and keeps his distance. Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but bo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Chen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chen wants it to stay on the feet.#T1# bo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chen's head. bo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen swivels and escapes. A jab from bo misses. #CL2# bo moves into range and clinches up with Chen. Chen tries to score a body lock takedown but bo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# bo breaks from the clinch.
Chen tries to clinch there but bo circles away.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but bo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A head kick misses from bo. Chen moves in looking to clinch but bo pushes him off. Chen backing away here, and bo unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A solid leg kick lands there for bo.
Chen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# bo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
bo tries to counter with a clinch but Chen shakes him off and moves away. Chen throws a head kick but bo moves out of range.
#CL2# bo gets in close and instigates a clinch. bo wants a takedown but no success here.
Chen is trying to pull guard but bo has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# bo manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chen advances position into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Chen stands up and beckons bo to his feet. #CL2# bo closes the distance and clinches. bo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3# bo prevents a body shot from Chen. Chen is trying to break free. bo looking for a takedown. bo prevents Chen from breaking the clinch.#BC2# bo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
bo shoots in looking for a takedown but Chen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing bo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Chen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Chen stuffs the takedown.#TD# Chen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. bo is trying to defend but Chen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. bo looks winded! bo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chen. Chen throwing shots but bo is blocking nicely. #T4# Chen working bo over with strikes. Chen is pressing down on bo's thigh, looking to free his foot. bo is holding on for now. bo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. bo won't allow Chen to pass to mount. bo tries to kick Chen off but Chen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Chen controlling the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy bo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Chen tries to clinch there but bo circles away.
bo lands a head shot. bo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Chen instigates a clinch. Chen tries to stall but bo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. bo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# bo breaks from the clinch.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Chen clinches. #TD2# bo jumps into guard, dragging Chen to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Chen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
bo looking for a sweep. Not yet bo, not yet. #T1# Chen wants to stand but bo is controlling his posture from full guard. Chen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed bo's guard. Chen trying to control the action but bo is working from the bottom. Chen throwing shots but bo is blocking nicely. bo is looking for a sweep. Chen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. bo wants to control but Chen passes into side.
Chen taking a breather here. Chen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. You can see the frustration on bo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. A control attempt from bo but he's now mounted! bo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. bo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chen.
#T3# Chen thowing shots but they're missing. Ji Lin Chen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. bo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chen.
#SU# Chen is standing up, even though he is in mount. bo fails to land the takedown. Chen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has bo pinned against the cage. bo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lin Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chen fails in his attempt to clinch. Chen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# bo shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed bo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chen shoots in but bo avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Chen backs off bo throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all. Chen has a takedown stuffed. Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. bo defends it nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horrible takedown attempt by Chen or perhaps it was just good defense by bo, which made it look bad. #CL2# Chen gets tackled into the cage by bo. bo maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ji Lin Chen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat. bo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chen. Chen motions for bo to come forward. Chen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. bo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Chen tries to clinch up and bo counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. bo shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well. Chen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around bo's waist but bo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chen off to one side. Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lin Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# bo shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed bo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bo but bo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ouch! a nice leg kick from bo, right into the meat.
bo scores with a jab. Chen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. bo lands with a kick to the temple. Chen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2# Chen is rocked! bo tries to clinch up but Chen circles away and keeps his distance. bo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bo off to one side. Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but bo circles away. Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for bo on that attempt. bo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Chen misses with a body shot.
bo throws a counter combo. Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - bo circles away.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# bo drives through and clinches with Chen against the cage.
Chen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chen is looking to take this one to the mat. Chen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from bo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3# bo landing knees to the head.
Chen misses with a knee to the head. Chen is looking to take this one to the mat. Billy bo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. bo lands a nice knee to the body. bo jumps guard but Chen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. bo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.#BC2# bo breaks from the clinch.
bo shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed bo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chen is defended easily by bo.#T4# bo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. bo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen. bo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and bo wants it to stay on the feet. Chen fails with a takedown attempt. bo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bo gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Chen gets tackled into the cage by bo. bo maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think bo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy bo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1# Dominguez moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Dominguez has been cut.#TD2# Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Johnson trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away. Dominguez is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control. Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dominguez wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2# Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominguez is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. Dominguez desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dominguez wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Dominguez tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Johnson thows a huge punch but Dominguez dodges it nicely.
#T2##SUB2# Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dominguez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses. Dominguez postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Dominguez from standing up. Dominguez is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dominguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Dominguez stops Johnson from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Dominguez gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting. Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#TD2# Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Dominguez to the mat.
Dominguez wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2# Johnson pushes Dominguez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dominguez quickly recovers to half guard. Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Johnson is stalling here. Dominguez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dominguez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Dominguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU# Dominguez decides to stand back up. Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dominguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quandre Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Dominguez's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominguez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Dominguez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Johnson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dominguez is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson content to stall in guard here. Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Johnson lands a couple of elbows. Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dominguez's guard. Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. Johnson trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dominguez sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dominguez is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Dominguez controlling the position well. Dominguez trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control. Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Dominguez is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dominguez has one of Johnson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Dominguez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Johnson easily slips into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quandre Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Dominguez's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dominguez to the mat! Dominguez manages to get full guard. #SU2# Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Johnson has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez. Johnson wants to break free but Dominguez has control.
Dominguez looking for a takedown. #TD2# Johnson pulls guard effortlessly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dominguez wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard. Johnson wants to control the position but Dominguez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1##SUB# Dominguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well. Dominguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead. Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Quandre Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Dominguez seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt. Johnson trying to control here.
#SUB# Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. Dominguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dominguez jumps into side control!#SU# Dominguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2# Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson working away. Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Dominguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Dominguez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4# Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done. Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dominguez landing with the ground and pound. Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Johnson has an active guard here but Dominguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Solomon Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Quandre Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dominguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Quandre Johnson. I've got Johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quandre Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1# Chen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Money is looking for a counter combo. Ji Lin Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chen throws a head kick that misses and Money counters with a three punch combo that has Chen backing up. Chen nods at Money to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2# Chen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Chen tries to advance to mount but Money denies him. Money avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chen. Money managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chen.
Chen working the ground and pound but Money is defending the strikes. Chen advances to full mount. #T1# Chen throws some wild stikes that Money manages to avoid easily.
#SU2# Chen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Money stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Money wants it to stay on the feet. Chen misses with a body kick. Money throws a big counter combination but Chen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Money enables Chen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Money manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Chen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Chen throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Chen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chen postures up in Money's guard and throws a big left but Money blocks it. Chen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chen shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well. Money is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Chen throws a shot from downtown. Money moves away and avoids it. Chen darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Chen into the cage. Glo Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ji Lin Chen.#TD2# Chen drives through with a takedown into Money's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Chen throws a big elbow that misses. Chen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Chen looking to pass the guard. Chen 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. #T4##SUB# Chen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Money keeping full guard, as Chen tries to pass. Chen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Chen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Money tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chen is in Money's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ji Lin Chen dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Chen doesn't succeed with the takedown and Money counters with a series of strikes. Chen will be more careful next time no doubt. Money blocks the body kick.
Money swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Money circles away.#TD2# Chen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Money did well to prevent Chen getting side control. Chen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ji Lin Chen has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chen pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Money actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Still in half guard, Chen seems content to control. Money blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chen. Chen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB# Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Chen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Chen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Money sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Money regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chen. Chen forces his way into half guard. Chen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Money is pressing down on Chen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Chen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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. Chen controlling from the top position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chen wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance. Chen fails with a takedown attempt. A little feinted left hand from Money on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Glo Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ji Lin Chen. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice sprawl there from Money as Chen shoots in. Money went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ji Lin Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Chen misses with a takedown and Chen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2# Chen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Chen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chen is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB# Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2# Chen gets to his feet - Money follows without any prompting. Glo Money is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Money. No joy for Chen on that attempt. Chen shoots and misses and Money counters with a series of strikes. Chen will be more careful next time no doubt. Glo Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ji Lin Chen.#T2# Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Money tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Money manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Chen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chen connects with an inside leg kick. Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Chen. Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Money circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Chen clinches up against the cage. Chen is trying to pull guard but Money turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chen tries to clinch but fails miserably and Money counters with a straight right hand. Chen dives in and grabs Money's left leg, looking for a takedown. Money pushes down on Chen's head and hops out.#T4# Chen misses with a two punch combination.
Chen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Chen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ji Lin Chen. I've got Chen 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ji Lin Chen!
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