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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RUC 1
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Liddell in a clinch.
#TD#
Liddell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Franco kicks off Liddell and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Liddell back into the cage.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Liddell gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Liddell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Franco.
Franco leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL2#
Franco forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liddell has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ezio Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Franco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liddell has his back to the cage. #BC#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Franco.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Franco clinches.
Franco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco slowing the pace effectively.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Liddell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franco fails with the takedown#CL#
and Liddell moves into the clinch.#T3#
Liddell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco looking to stall.
Liddell wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franco working aggressively here.
#T4#
Liddell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Franco pulls Liddell into guard.
Liddell distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Franco has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Liddell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
#BC#
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Liddell. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it.
Franco is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Franco clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##ES2#
Franco wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco misses with some punches.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
#TD2#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Ezio Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Liddell on that attempt. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Liddell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Liddell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3##SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Liddell gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #BC#
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Liddell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco lands a left hand.
Franco lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Franco decides to pull guard.
Liddell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Liddell gets to his feet - Franco follows without any prompting. #T4#
Liddell is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franco is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Liddell tries to counter by clinching up but Franco breaks away and moves out of range.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Franco tries to clinch up
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Liddell cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Liddell darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Ezio Franco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Liddell looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.#CL2#
Franco clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Franco rushes Liddell and presses him up against the cage.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franco counters with a three punch combo that has Liddell backing up. Liddell nods at Franco to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liddell looking for a takedown.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
#T1#
Liddell jumps guard but Franco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards. #TD2#
Franco jumps guard and drags Liddell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Franco pushes Liddell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco prevents a body shot from Liddell. #BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco stuffs the takedown.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Ezio Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Franco is looking to clinch. #CL#
Liddell closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Liddell blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco misses with some punches.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Liddell is trying to break the clinch but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Liddell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
#TD2#
Franco has clasped his hands together around Liddell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2#
Franco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Franco tries to clinch there but Liddell circles away.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Liddell gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #TD#
Liddell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4##SU2#
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liddell, up you get!
Franco tries to clinch there but Liddell circles away.
#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liddell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liddell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Liddell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franco keeps control of Liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezio Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franco 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezio Franco!
A determined Ezio Franco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Romero has Joyner up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Joyner, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Joyner against the cage but Joyner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
Romero leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joyner enables Romero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joyner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Romero working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Joyner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joyner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romero with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Joyner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero wants to control from the top but Joyner keeps moving.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero passes into half guard.
Romero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joyner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Romero is taking a breather. Joyner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joyner is trying to get back to full guard.
Joyner is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Joyner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joyner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Romero controlling the pace.
Joyner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero tries to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Joyner has got his arm under Romero's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Romero has spun round into Joyner's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Romero pushes down on Joyner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joyner keeps working.
Romero has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Joyner works to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Joyner's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Romero 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#
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Joyner is looking for a counter combo.
Joyner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joyner dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Joyner's head and hops out.#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Joyner and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Joyner has him pressed against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joyner to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Romero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero stalling away here and it's allowed Joyner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romero wants to control from the top but Joyner keeps moving. #T1#
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joyner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romero controls the pace.
Joyner is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joyner's head.
Romero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Romero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joyner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Romero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero tries for a takedown but Joyner manages to get underhooks.
Frederic Joyner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Romero.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyner uses from the top position.
Romero trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Romero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joyner defends well.
Joyner trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joyner is stalling in the full guard.
Romero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joyner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Romero tries to sprawl but Joyner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romero tries to kick Joyner off in order to stand up. Joyner Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Joyner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Romero is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is still trying to improve position.
Joyner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working. #T1#
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Joyner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Joyner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Romero parries the strikes from Joyner easily there. Joyner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Romero to escape.
#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.#SUB#
Joyner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Romero dodges the ground and pound from Joyner.
Romero is trying to control Joyner's posture but Joyner avoids it.
Romero manages to get back to half guard.
Romero punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Romero trying to control but Joyner postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Joyner counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt
and Joyner counters with a left and a right that stings Romero.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joyner.
As Romero looks to move away, Joyner throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joyner but Joyner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frederic Joyner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Romero.#T4#
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joyner's waist but Joyner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Romero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joyner to the ground. Romero is now in Joyner's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romero trying to control but Joyner is working from the bottom.
Joyner is pulling down on Romero's head to control his posture.
Yoel Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romero stops Joyner from standing up.
Frederic Joyner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoel Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frederic Joyner.
Well Romero 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Romero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadeq. #CL#
Rivera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadeq, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sadeq has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rivera regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sadeq passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sadeq is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadeq is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq trying to control the pace. #T1#
Rivera wants to improve his position but Sadeq is controlling well.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadeq trying to control the pace.
It looks like Sadeq might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivera tries to roll over but Sadeq keeps him under control.#SU2#
Sadeq decides to stand up.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sadeq.
Good leg kick by Rivera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Sadeq on that attempt.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sadeq wants to stand back up but Rivera manages to pass into side control.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Sadeq's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES2#
Sadeq throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadeq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Sadeq tries to sprawl but Rivera drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sadeq pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rivera shoots in and gets a takedown into Sadeq's guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sadeq has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rivera should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sadeq has tightened it up now! Rivera should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero shoots and misses
and Barber counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Barber to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero looks winded!#CL#
Barber moves into the clinch.
Barber can't get the takedown.
Barber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Barber can't break the clinch.
Romero is stalling here.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Barber's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Barber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Barber is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Barber pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barber looking for a triangle here. Romero is fighting it but it looks tight! Barber pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Romero is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carmelo Barber!
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Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Rivera goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Burns gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
Cortez Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Rivera.
Rivera misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera misses with a double jab.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Rivera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns counters with a two punch combo.
Rivera with a poor takedown
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Rivera backing up. Rivera nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Rivera rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivera looks winded!
Rivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Rivera.
Rivera misses with a combination
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.#T2#
Rivera fails to pull guard.
Burns stalling.
Burns prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivera up against the cage.
Burns looking for a takedown.
Burns content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rivera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Rivera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Burns gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Rivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Rivera getting side control.#ES#
Burns manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rivera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burns stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burns for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Burns controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Burns has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rivera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
Burns 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cortez Burns dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rivera throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Burns instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Rivera clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivera avoiding damage.
Rivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cortez Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Rivera.
Burns wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Rivera successfully pulls guard.
Rivera throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Burns won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivera for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rivera controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Rivera tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Rivera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Burns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Burns clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
Burns lands a right hand.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmie Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burns clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Burns jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to keep Rivera in close.
#SUB#
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns is trying to keep Rivera in close.
Rivera 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortez Burns is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
Cortez Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Rivera.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Rivera up against the cage.#T3#
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivera is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.
As Rivera looks to move away, Burns throws a big counter combo but Rivera just gets out of the way.#T4##CL#
Burns forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Burns jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cortez Burns!
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Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Owens counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Romero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Owens!#ES#
Owens bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
#CL#
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Owens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Romero looks to land a combination. Owens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronnie Owens has been cut.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Owens has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Owens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owens wants it to stay on the feet.
Ronnie Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Romero.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Romero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Owens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Owens is trying to shake Romero off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Romero won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
Owens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.#CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Owens counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Owens stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Owens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Owens is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Owens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Owens throwing strikes but missing.
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romero trying to control the position.
Owens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Owens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Owens working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Owens slips an elbow through the middle.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero looking to control.
#SU#
Owens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yoel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owens wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Owens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Romero jumps into guard, dragging Owens to the mat.
Owens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Owens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Owens 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.#SUB2#
Owens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owens prevents Romero from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Owens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Owens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Owens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
Owens postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Owens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Owens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Owens stands up and waves to Romero to follow him. #CL#
Owens darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.#T2#
Romero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Owens jumps guard.
Romero trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.#SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Owens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronnie Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owens is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Owens throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romero pulls Owens in close to prevent any damage.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Owens gets to his feet. Romero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ronnie Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Owens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Romero.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Romero instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Owens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Owens clinches. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Owens takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Romero has clasped his hands together around Owens's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Owens is looking for a sweep.
Owens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Owens actively working from the bottom here.
Romero throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working.
Owens moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Owens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Owens looking to control.
Owens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Owens controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Romero wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving. #SUB#
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Owens looking for subs off his back but Romero has passed one foot through into half guard.
#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.
Owens wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Owens wants to sweep but Romero has passed to side control!
Owens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Romero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Owens tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Owens is looking to improve his position but Romero isn't that keen on the idea.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
BOOM! Romero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romero looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Owens is desperately trying to improve his position but Romero has a good base and remains in mount.
Owens tries to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Romero looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Owens tries to hold on but Romero pushes him away. #T4#
The referee warns Owens that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Owens taking shots to the head.
Romero looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romero raining down hammerfists from mount.
Romero tries to control but Owens wriggling away.
Romero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Owens wants to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Owens!
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Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Liddell moves into range and clinches up with Spears.#TD2#
Liddell pulls guard successfully.
Spears makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spears is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spears lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spears's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liddell trying to keep a closed guard but Spears is proving a slippery customer.
Spears 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.
Spears keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liddell's head.
Spears missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spears working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Liddell is looking for a triangle but Spears pushes his legs off easily.
Spears with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell trying to keep a closed guard but Spears is proving a slippery customer.
Spears keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liddell's head.
Spears connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell striking off his back but it's not causing Spears any problems. #T1#
Spears lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liddell has momentary wrist control but Spears slips an elbow through the middle.
Spears makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liddell has momentary wrist control but Spears slips an elbow through the middle.
Spears distracts Liddell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spears postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spears working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liddell's head.
Liddell is pulling down on Spears's head. It's preventing any offense from Spears, at least for the moment.
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spears throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell looking to control.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spears. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spears wants to stand and escape but instead Liddell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Spears is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Liddell trying to control but Spears is working from the bottom.
Liddell won't allow Spears to get back to his feet.
Spears keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Liddell won't allow Spears to sweep him here.
Spears is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Spears is nestled in close to Liddell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spears is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spears working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spears prevents Liddell from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Spears there. #SUB#
Spears is working for a submission of some sort.
Liddell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Liddell tries to get to full guard but Spears has control of the leg.
Liddell has hold of Spears's hands but Spears slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spears not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liddell can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Spears maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Liddell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Spears has cracked it and Liddell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Spears!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Palmer Spears!
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