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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Zielinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin throws out a powerful jab.
Rasputin scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Rasputin moves into range and clinches up with Zielinski.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
Rasputin avoiding damage as Zielinski throws knees to the body.
Rasputin lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Zielinski is rocked!
Rasputin lands a big right hand that drops Zielinski! The killer instinct kicks in and Rasputin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rasputin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rasputin!
The defeated Albert Zielinski had this to say: 'Will be back stronger! Just watch...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Skowronek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hubbard's guard.
Skowronek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hubbard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skowronek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skowronek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skowronek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek trying to control but Hubbard is working from the bottom.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skowronek looking to sit in guard and control but Hubbard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubbard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skowronek is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Skowronek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hubbard is controlling him. #SUB2#
Skowronek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hubbard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skowronek looking to control.
Skowronek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hubbard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Skowronek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hubbard trying to control the position from guard on top but Skowronek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skowronek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hubbard controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Skowronek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hubbard did well to prevent Skowronek getting side control.#SU2#
Skowronek stands up from half guard. #T3##TD2#
Skowronek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hubbard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skowronek preventing the sweep.
Skowronek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hubbard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Skowronek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Skowronek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skowronek wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Skowronek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hubbard to the mat! Hubbard manages to get full guard. #T4#
Skowronek works over Hubbard with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hubbard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skowronek defends it easily.
Hubbard is breathing heavily.
Skowronek looking to pass the guard.
Skowronek wants to control from the top but Hubbard keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Skowronek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hubbard shoots for a double leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls well. He's pushed Hubbard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skowronek throws a push kick but Hubbard slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Skowronek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skowronek works his way into full mount!
Skowronek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hubbard is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek controlling from mount. #T1#
Skowronek looking to control but Hubbard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hubbard regains half guard.
Skowronek misses with a head shot. Hubbard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hubbard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skowronek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skowronek trying to control but Hubbard is working from the bottom.
Skowronek passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Skowronek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Skowronek stands up. #T3##TD#
Hubbard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Hubbard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hubbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skowronek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Skowronek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skowronek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##CL2#
Skowronek closes the distance and clinches.
Hubbard tries to pull guard but Skowronek holds him up against the cage and eventually Hubbard drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Skowronek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skowronek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hubbard is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Skowronek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hubbard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skowronek unleashes a big counter combination but Hubbard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chi Hubbard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Skowronek clinches up with Hubbard and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Skowronek clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Skowronek decides to pull guard.
Skowronek looking to control.
Skowronek has a closed guard, preventing Hubbard from standing up. #SU#
Skowronek is working an open guard so Hubbard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Skowronek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Skowronek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Skowronek there.
Skowronek wants to free his trapped foot but Hubbard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Skowronek passes into side control, despite Hubbard's attempt to control the position.
Hubbard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Skowronek's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Skowronek passes into side control, despite Hubbard's attempt to control the position.
Skowronek trying to control the position but Hubbard is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hubbard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skowronek is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hubbard tries to reverse the position but Skowronek maintains control.
Skowronek controlling his opponent.
Skowronek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skowronek putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Skowronek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Hubbard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skowronek wants to control the pace but Hubbard is squirming around nicely.
Skowronek controlling from the full mount.
Hubbard wants to hold on but Skowronek pushes him away.
Skowronek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skowronek lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Skowronek controlling his opponent.
Skowronek looking to finish Hubbard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hubbard!#SUB2#
Skowronek jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hubbard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hubbard and Skowronek has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hubbard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skowronek connects with a decent elbow.
Chi Hubbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krystian Skowronek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Hubbard is rocked!
A lull in the action here as Skowronek stalls from top position.
Oh Hubbard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Skowronek stands up and beckons Hubbard to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Skowronek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skowronek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Skowronek!
A pretty intense looking Krystian Skowronek took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Kyle lands with a right hand. #TD#
Zielinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zielinski is controlling the pace.
Zielinski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zielinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kyle on the ground.#SUB#
Zielinski is trying to work for a kimura but Kyle is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zielinski wants to pass the guard but Kyle is defending well. #SUB2#
Kyle actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Zielinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zielinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zielinski is sitting in close to Kyle's body. Kyle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zielinski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zielinski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kyle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Kyle!
Albert Zielinski spoke after the fight, saying 'Will be back stronger! Just watch...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Keller feints and as Skowronek raises his hands in defense, Keller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Skowronek pushes Keller off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Keller tries to keep at a distance but Skowronek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keller really is a fat lump.
Skowronek wants to stall.
Keller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Skowronek gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Skowronek sits in half guard.
Keller trying to control but Skowronek postures up.
Keller is staying active underneath Skowronek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Still in half guard, Skowronek seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Keller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Skowronek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skowronek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Skowronek to work.
Keller fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Skowronek breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Keller tries to sprawl but Skowronek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Keller wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Skowronek is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keller is pressing down on Skowronek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skowronek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Keller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Skowronek has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Keller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skowronek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Skowronek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keller punishes Skowronek with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Keller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Skowronek has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Skowronek trying to control the position but Keller manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Skowronek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Keller. #SUB#
Keller looking for the RNC.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Skowronek tries to roll but Keller sticks to his back.
#T4#
Keller struggling to land strikes to the head as Skowronek covers up.
Keller thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Skowronek is trying to get back to his feet but Keller has full control of the position and if anything, Skowronek has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Keller looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller controlling well, preventing Skowronek from escaping the position.
Keller is not going to allow Skowronek to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Keller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skowronek tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norris Keller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Skowronek dives in and scores a takedown into Keller's guard.
Skowronek wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keller is proving hard to escape from.
Skowronek being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Keller wants to stand and escape but Skowronek is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skowronek with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skowronek scores with a jab to the head.
Skowronek tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Keller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skowronek sprawls well initially but Keller persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Skowronek manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Keller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Skowronek controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skowronek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
Norris Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keller being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Keller gets to his feet. Skowronek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skowronek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keller counters with a left and a right that stings Skowronek.
Norris Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Keller gets caught flat footed, as Skowronek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keller is looking to stand back up but Skowronek counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Keller. #REVR#
Keller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Skowronek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keller won't allow Skowronek to pass to mount.
Skowronek moves into full mount! Keller won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Keller really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Skowronek lands a heavy elbow.
Keller tries to lock up and control but Skowronek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Skowronek.
Skowronek wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Keller really wants to buck Skowronek off and get back to his feet.
Skowronek landing punches.
Keller is trying desperately to improve position.
Keller is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD2#
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skowronek controlling the action here.
Skowronek trying to advance position but Keller counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keller is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Skowronek is fighting to break Keller's control of his arms but Keller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Keller trying to keep a closed guard but Skowronek is proving a slippery customer.
Skowronek lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skowronek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skowronek trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller keeping full guard, as Skowronek tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keller is looking to stand up but Skowronek isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keller shoots and misses
and Skowronek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3##TD#
Keller gets a double leg takedown into Skowronek's guard.#SUB2#
Skowronek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keller throwing strikes from guard but Skowronek blocks nicely.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Skowronek has wrist control.
Skowronek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
Skowronek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skowronek looking to control.
Keller throws a strike but Skowronek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Keller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Keller being controlled here, momentarily.
Skowronek trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Skowronek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller keeping full guard, as Skowronek tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krystian Skowronek.
Well Skowronek 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Skowronek!
Krystian Skowronek took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Zielinski lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Zielinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zielinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aticqouche's efforts to push away.
Aticqouche is pressed up against the cage. Zielinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aticqouche down to the mat. Aticqouche avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zielinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aticqouche lands a head shot.
Zielinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aticqouche defends it nicely.
Aticqouche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aticqouche!
Aticqouche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aticqouche wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Zielinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aticqouche with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aticqouche lands a really nice looking cross but Zielinski seems unphased.
Zielinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Aticqouche throws a combination. Zielinski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Zielinski is rocked!
Zielinski drops his hands momentarily. Aticqouche doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Zielinski staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Zielinski doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hehaka Aticqouche!
Albert Zielinski was interviewed post fight and said 'Will be back stronger! Just watch...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Skowronek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skowronek slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skowronek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Skowronek trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
Skowronek misses with a head shot. Hawkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Skowronek from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins managing to control the position. #T1#
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Skowronek from controlling successfully.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skowronek controls the pace.
Hawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skowronek pushing down on Hawkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawkins regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Skowronek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hawkins, up you get! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Skowronek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins is wriggling around but Skowronek manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Skowronek trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
Hawkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Skowronek controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Skowronek wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Skowronek wants to take a breather but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skowronek is one step ahead there.
Skowronek trying to move into half guard but instead Hawkins has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Skowronek has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Skowronek looks winded!#T4#
Skowronek is looking to stand up but Hawkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skowronek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skowronek's head.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawkins landing with the ground and pound.
Skowronek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Skowronek's brow.
Hawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Skowronek has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raphael Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skowronek is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Skowronek circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skowronek feints the counter takedown.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Skowronek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skowronek is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawkins is not content to let Skowronek control the position.#T1#
Skowronek stalling away here and it's allowed Hawkins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Skowronek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skowronek preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skowronek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Skowronek.
#TD2#
Skowronek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hawkins's half guard.
Skowronek is breathing heavily.
Hawkins is looking to control Skowronek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkins avoid being mounted?
Hawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkins.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Skowronek throws a strike but Hawkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Skowronek has wrist control.
Hawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins won't allow Skowronek to get back to his feet.
Hawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawkins landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Skowronek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Hawkins gets to his feet. Skowronek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skowronek tries to bench press Hawkins off him but Hawkins keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hawkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skowronek sprawls well initially but Hawkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hawkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skowronek is just riding it out for now. Hawkins eventually gives up the hold.
Skowronek trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins 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.#ES2#
Skowronek kicks off Hawkins and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Skowronek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krystian Skowronek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skowronek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skowronek wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving. #T1#
Hawkins controlling the position.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skowronek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hawkins won't allow Skowronek to sweep him here.
Hawkins with a nice head shot there.
Skowronek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Skowronek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Hawkins stands up and waves to Skowronek to follow him.
Hawkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skowronek as he avoids it easily.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Skowronek feints and as Hawkins raises his hands in defense, Skowronek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skowronek 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. #T3#
Skowronek is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skowronek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawkins's guard.
Skowronek wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Skowronek gets to his feet - Hawkins follows without any prompting. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawkins is defended easily by Skowronek.
Skowronek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skowronek is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Skowronek tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Skowronek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hawkins!
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Skowronek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skowronek 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Skowronek!
Krystian Skowronek got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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