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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Newgate misses with a looping left.
Mcfadden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newgate pinned against the cage. Newgate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcfadden dives in for a single leg takedown but Newgate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcfadden prevents Newgate from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newgate is not content to let Mcfadden control the position.#ES2#
Newgate manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mcfadden wants to clinch up but Newgate keeps it at a distance.
Mcfadden stuffs the takedown.
Mcfadden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Newgate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfadden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Mcfadden tries to keep at a distance but Newgate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newgate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcfadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenny Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Newgate.
Mcfadden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newgate is keeping busy.
Mcfadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Newgate has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Newgate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Mcfadden has Newgate pressed against the cage, preventing Newgate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Newgate gets control of Mcfadden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Newgate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfadden wants to control from the top but Newgate keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mcfadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Newgate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Newgate working for a triangle but Mcfadden defends it easily.
Newgate lands a decent shot there.#T3#
Mcfadden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newgate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newgate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newgate wants to stand up but Mcfadden is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mcfadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newgate wants to sweep here but Mcfadden controlling him for the moment.
Newgate is pulling down on Mcfadden's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcfadden, at least for the moment.
Newgate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcfadden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newgate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcfadden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcfadden postures up.
Mcfadden lands a couple of elbows.
Mcfadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newgate works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newgate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcfadden defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcfadden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newgate holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Newgate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Newgate moves into the clinch successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Newgate. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcfadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.
Mcfadden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newgate momentarily.
Newgate has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Newgate.
Newgate throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcfadden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newgate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newgate shoots in and drives through. Mcfadden sprawls well.
Mcfadden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kenny Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Newgate.#T1#
Newgate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfadden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newgate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcfadden swivels and escapes.
Newgate is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Newgate moves into the clinch successfully.
Newgate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcfadden fails to pull guard.
Mcfadden fails to pull guard.
Mcfadden gets underhooks to prevent Newgate's takedown attempt.
Mcfadden looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcfadden has Newgate pressed against the cage, preventing Newgate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Newgate is pressed up against the cage. Mcfadden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newgate down to the mat. Newgate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcfadden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newgate or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcfadden, which made it look bad. #CL#
Mcfadden rushes Newgate and presses him up against the cage.
Newgate tries to break free but Mcfadden pushes him back against the cage.
Newgate is trying to drag Mcfadden to the mat but Mcfadden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newgate can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Mcfadden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcfadden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Mcfadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcfadden!
Mcfadden fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Newgate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Mcfadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newgate is aware though and is defending well.
Mcfadden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Newgate isn't so interested in that idea.
Newgate stands and throws Mcfadden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newgate working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcfadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Newgate raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kenny Mcfadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfadden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newgate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden avoids it really well and circles away.
As Newgate looks to move away, Mcfadden throws a big counter combo but Newgate just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newgate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newgate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcfadden is being controlled here.
Newgate lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Mcfadden is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcfadden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcfadden bucks up and tries to throw Newgate off but instead Newgate has got his back!#SUB2#
Mcfadden showing good submission defense here.
Newgate lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mcfadden's head.
Newgate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newgate controls the action.
Mcfadden really is a fat lump.#T2#
Mcfadden wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mcfadden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Newgate is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Newgate tightening his grip on Mcfadden, looking for the choke. #T3#
Mcfadden wants to get back to his feet.
Edward Newgate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newgate cracks Mcfadden with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mcfadden from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Newgate is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcfadden is defending well though. Newgate let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcfadden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Newgate.
Mcfadden wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mcfadden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Newgate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newgate has managed to slip his arm under Mcfadden's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mcfadden is tapping out! Submission win for Newgate.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Newgate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Holland throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kulafu rushes Holland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kulafu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kulafu manages to end up in side control.
Kulafu trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland struggling a bit here.
Kulafu trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kulafu is trying to control the action in half guard but Holland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holland trying to control but Kulafu postures up.
Kulafu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holland defending well though.
Kulafu stalling away here and it's allowed Holland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulafu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulafu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kulafu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Holland wants to control from the top but Kulafu keeps moving.
Kulafu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulafu keeping moving, preventing Holland from controlling successfully. #SU#
Holland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Kulafu tries to clinch up
letting Holland counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kulafu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulafu trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom. #ES#
Holland throws Kulafu to one side and escapes!
Kulafu moves to clinch but Holland breaks away #TD#
and Holland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Holland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Holland postures up.
Holland 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.
Kulafu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holland is controlling him.
Holland stopping the sweep attempt from Kulafu.
Kulafu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland trying to control but Kulafu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kulafu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kulafu lands in his opponent's guard.
Holland is wriggling around but Kulafu manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kulafu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holland, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland prevents a body shot from Kulafu. #BC#
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Holland drives through with a takedown into Kulafu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kulafu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holland is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulafu's head.
Holland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulafu wants to sweep but no luck.
Holland throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Holland stays in close to Kulafu's body and controls the position.
Holland postures up and lands a big shot to Kulafu's brow.
Kulafu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kulafu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holland reverses the position - he's now on top in Kulafu's guard.
Kulafu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Kulafu is trying to control the position but Holland postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kulafu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holland passes into side control.
Kulafu is breathing heavily.
Holland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulafu keeps working.
Kulafu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulafu can do to turn this around?
Kulafu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Kulafu is looking for a sweep. Holland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kulafu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulafu pushes Holland off looking to stand but Holland dives back in and keeps control.
Rodger Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulafu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulafu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holland jumps into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kulafu tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holland wants to control the pace but Kulafu is squirming around nicely.
Holland scoring with strikes but Kulafu is staying in there.
Holland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulafu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulafu tries to reverse the position but Holland maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Holland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kulafu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulafu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holland is keeping the position for now.
Holland has control of Kulafu's left arm, preventing Kulafu from doing any damage.
Holland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulafu postures up in Holland's guard and throws a big left but Holland blocks it.
Kulafu looking to sit in guard and control but Holland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kulafu wants to control but Holland passes easily into half guard.
Kulafu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kulafu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holland.
Holland trying to control the pace.
Holland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulafu tries to roll over but Holland keeps him under control.#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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holland lands a nice short elbow.
Kulafu controlling the position for now.
Holland drops an elbow to the side of Kulafu's head.
Kulafu trying to control but Holland postures up.
Kulafu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holland.
Holland content to stall in guard here.
Holland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulafu is retaining full guard. #T3#
Holland wants to control from the top but Kulafu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kulafu tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Holland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holland.
Kulafu working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holland with a nice head shot there.
Holland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kulafu wants to sweep here but Holland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kulafu looking for subs off his back but Holland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland is thwarting Kulafu's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Holland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holland, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Holland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mercado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulafu was covering up waiting for the punch and Mercado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mercado postures up in Kulafu's guard and throws a big left but Kulafu blocks it.
Mercado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kulafu's guard.
Mercado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mercado throwing strikes but missing.
Kulafu has control of Mercado's left arm, preventing Mercado from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulafu is trying to control the position but Mercado postures up. #SUB2#
Kulafu has his foot on Mercado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercado works his way back into a safe position though.
Mercado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mercado has gone for a leg lock! Kulafu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mercado's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mercado is looking for a triangle but Kulafu pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mercado is looking for a triangle here but Kulafu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mercado tries to buck Kulafu off but Kulafu is having none of it.
Mercado is trying to work for a sweep but Kulafu has mounted him!
Mercado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mercado is in a horrible position here. Kulafu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mercado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulafu trying to control but Mercado is having none of it. #T2#
Mercado gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mercado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kulafu passes into side control!
Mercado is looking to regain half guard here but Kulafu keeps moving and retains side control.
Mercado tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mercado is breathing heavily.
Mercado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulafu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mercado tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kulafu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working.
Kulafu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mercado some visible discomfort.
Kulafu trying to control the position but Mercado is working away. #SU2#
Kulafu decides to stand back up. Kulafu steps back and let's Mercado get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Kulafu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Kulafu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mercado to his feet. #CL2#
Kulafu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Kulafu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercado tries to pull guard but Kulafu holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercado drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Kulafu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercado uses from the top position.
Mercado is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulafu has wrist control.
Mercado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kulafu is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Kulafu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mercado is now in half guard.
Mercado is thwarting Kulafu's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mercado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulafu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulafu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulafu is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kulafu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kulafu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kulafu is in Mercado's guard.
Kulafu trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom.
Kulafu passes Mercado's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulafu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid Kulafu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulafu tries to stand and escape but Mercado is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kulafu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulafu.
Kulafu lands strikes from half guard.
Kulafu blocks the strikes from Mercado.
Mercado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulafu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulafu's back!#SUB#
Mercado is persistently looking for the submission but Kulafu is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mercado tightening his grip on Kulafu, looking for the choke.
Kulafu is really stuck here.
#T2#
Kulafu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Mercado.
Kulafu is trying to stand back up.
Kulafu just trying to survive but Mercado is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Kulafu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Kulafu is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Mercado looking for the choke but no joy.
Kulafu is trying to get back to his feet but Mercado has full control of the position and if anything, Kulafu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mercado lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mercado.
Mercado is hanging on to Kulafu's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Mercado looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Mercado is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Kulafu right now.
#SUB#
Mercado is looking for the choke from the back position but Kulafu is controlling his hands well.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mercado tightening his grip on Kulafu, looking for the choke.
Kulafu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulafu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercado blocks Kulafu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Mercado dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kulafu clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kulafu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mercado gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kulafu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulafu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulafu prevents Mercado from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Mercado actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kulafu seems to be working for a kimura but Mercado defends the submission attempt.
Mercado is staying active underneath Kulafu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Kulafu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Kulafu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kulafu wants to control but Mercado is keeping him busy.
Mercado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulafu off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Kulafu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mercado gets his way!
Mercado throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kulafu breaks Mercado's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Mercado working for a triangle but Kulafu defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mercado has his foot on Kulafu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulafu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mercado looking for a guillotine here but Kulafu defends easily.
#T3#
Kulafu wants to control from the top but Mercado keeps moving.
Kulafu with a nice head shot there.
Kulafu advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Kulafu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mercado is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kulafu is looking to take a break and control but Mercado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercado strikes from the bottom but Kulafu takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Mercado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mercado throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kulafu landing strikes from the mount and Mercado is in trouble!
Mercado is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulafu lands a big shot there that rocks Mercado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
Kulafu tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Kulafu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulafu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kulafu!
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