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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Craggs misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rasmussen misses its target.
Craggs tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Craggs finds it's target.#TD2#
Craggs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craggs showed some decent athleticism there.
Rasmussen is looking to control Craggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rasmussen avoid being mounted?
Craggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craggs stops Rasmussen from getting back to his feet.
Craggs throwing shots but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Craggs trying to control the pace.
Rasmussen is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Rasmussen wants to control the action here but instead Craggs manages to pass to full mount!
Craggs avoids the attempt from Rasmussen to control.
Craggs tries to control but Rasmussen wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craggs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rasmussen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Rasmussen is looking to improve his position but Craggs isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Craggs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rasmussen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Craggs controlling his opponent.
Rasmussen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rasmussen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Craggs.
Craggs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Craggs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Craggs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rasmussen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Craggs content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rasmussen tries to hold on but Craggs pushes him away.
Craggs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rasmussen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craggs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rasmussen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rasmussen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Craggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Craggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rasmussen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Craggs.
#T4#
Rasmussen is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Craggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rasmussen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Craggs. What's that going to do exactly?
Craggs tries to control but Rasmussen wriggling away.
Rasmussen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Craggs has control of Rasmussen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rasmussen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Craggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Craggs 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##TD2#
Craggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rasmussen's guard.
Craggs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rasmussen has his hands on Craggs's head, controlling the position.
Rasmussen working a defensive guard but Craggs manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen tries to improve position but can't.
Rasmussen wants to control but Craggs postures up.
Rasmussen sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rasmussen wants to sweep but Craggs has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Craggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasmussen struggling a bit here.
Rasmussen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Craggs is looking to take a break and control but Rasmussen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Craggs tries for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending well.
Craggs gets to mount! Rasmussen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Craggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Craggs punching from mount but Rasmussen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rasmussen blocking the ground and pound.
Rasmussen tries to hold on but Craggs postures up.
Craggs looking to control but Rasmussen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rasmussen is trying to escape the mount.
Rasmussen wants to control but Craggs is having none of it.
Rasmussen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Craggs.
Craggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Craggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rasmussen because Craggs loaded up on that one.
Craggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Craggs wants to finish this one by submission but Rasmussen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Craggs. #T4#
Craggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Craggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasmussen is looking to improve his position but Craggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Rasmussen tries to hold on but Craggs postures up.
Craggs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Craggs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rasmussen is surviving well by controlling Craggs's body position as best he can.
Rasmussen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Craggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Craggs shoots in and bounces Rasmussen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Craggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rasmussen is proving hard to escape from.
Rasmussen managing to control the position.
Craggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Craggs wants to control from the top but Rasmussen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rasmussen is trying to keep Craggs in close.
#T1#
Rasmussen wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasmussen working a defensive guard here.
Craggs passes into half guard.
Craggs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rasmussen trying to hold on to Craggs's head to control him but Craggs postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasmussen wants to improve his position but Craggs is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Craggs is looking for a kimura but Rasmussen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craggs to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Craggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Rasmussen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Craggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Rasmussen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Craggs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Craggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Craggs.
#T4##CL2#
Craggs closes the distance and pushes Rasmussen back into the cage.
Craggs just leaning against Rasmussen, taking a breather.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Craggs won't allow it.
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Rasmussen gets control of Craggs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rasmussen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rasmussen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Craggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Craggs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Craggs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Craggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craggs 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Craggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Watkins takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Watkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.
Watkins trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Tyson gets full guard.#SUB#
Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Watkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Watkins blocks the strikes from Tyson.
#T1#
Tyson pushes Watkins off looking to stand but Watkins dives back in and keeps control.
Watkins works his way into side control.
Watkins with the ground and pound but Tyson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tyson is looking to control Watkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
Watkins is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it. #SU2#
Watkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watkins.#T2#
Watkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Watkins persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Watkins.#TD#
Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Watkins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Watkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Watkins.#T3#
Watkins dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Watkins's head and hops out.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watkins closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Watkins pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Watkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyson to keep the fight standing.
Watkins tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watkins.
#BC#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Watkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Watkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Watkins throws a head kick that Tyson semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Tyson has been cut.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Watkins pushes him off.
Jab by Watkins.
Watkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ian Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Watkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Tyson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Watkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Watkins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Tyson has Watkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Watkins tumbling to the mat - Tyson dives into Watkins's guard.
Tyson wanted to stand there but Watkins had control of the position. #T1##ES2#
Watkins has his feet on Tyson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Watkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyson. That did some damage!
Watkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Tyson attempts a counter takedown but Watkins avoids it well and moves away.
Watkins fails to land the takedown.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Watkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Tyson successfully pulls guard.
Watkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watkins tries to stand but Tyson is controlling from the bottom.
Watkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tyson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Watkins escapes and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Watkins decides to stand back up. Watkins steps back and let's Tyson get back to his feet.#T3#
Watkins throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tyson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Watkins pushes Tyson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Watkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Watkins persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson is looking for a counter combo.
Robin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Watkins.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Watkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watkins is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watkins is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Watkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robin Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Watkins.
Ian Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Tyson tries for a takedown but Watkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Watkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.
Tyson trying to control but Watkins postures up.
#SUB2#
Watkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
Watkins stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Watkins moves nicely into side control.
Watkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Tyson's cut.
That's time! Tyson'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##CL#
Tyson pushes Watkins up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins.
#BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Watkins misses with a left hand #TD#
and Tyson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson works over Watkins with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Watkins trying to control the position.
Tyson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watkins's head.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tyson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watkins to the mat! Watkins manages to get full guard.
Watkins looking to control.
#T2#
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Tyson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watkins's head.#ES2#
Watkins pushes Tyson off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Watkins. Watkins maintains the clinch. #T3#
Watkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Watkins #TD#
and Tyson counters with a single leg into guard. Watkins didn't expect that. #ES2#
Watkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Watkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Watkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Robin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Watkins.#TD#
Tyson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watkins tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Tyson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyson stalling.
Watkins is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watkins avoid being mounted?
Tyson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Robin Tyson.
Well Watkins 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 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Watkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Milton scores with a takedown into Ayala's guard.
Ayala keeping moving, preventing Milton from controlling successfully.
Milton works over Ayala with some ground and pound from guard.
Ayala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ayala is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Milton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Milton looking for subs off his back but Ayala has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ayala is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ayala seems to be looking for submissions.
Milton is controlling Ayala's trapped leg to prevent Ayala from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ayala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ayala is thwarting Milton's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Milton keeping control of the position.
Milton pushes Ayala off looking to stand but Ayala dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Milton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Milton is looking to improve his position.
Milton trying to hold on to Ayala's head to control him but Ayala postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Milton.
Milton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ayala in his tracks.
Milton fails to land with a series of punches.
Ayala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Ayala shoots for a takedown but Milton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Milton unleashes a big counter combination but Ayala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Milton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ayala!
Ayala bucks up and tries to throw Milton off but instead Milton has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ayala is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#ES#
Ayala is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Milton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ayala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Milton manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Milton 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##TD2#
Milton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Milton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ayala swats away the attempt to clinch by Milton.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Milton. #ES#
Ayala sneaks out the side door and pushes Milton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Milton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ayala to the ground. Milton is now in Ayala's guard.#SUB#
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Milton defends easily.
Milton won't allow Ayala to sweep him here. #T1#
Milton wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Milton cracks Ayala with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ayala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milton trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Milton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Milton working some strikes from top position.
Milton working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Milton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2#
Milton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Milton prevents Ayala from improving his position.
Milton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Milton. #ES#
Ayala has one foot on Milton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Milton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ayala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ayala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ayala drops his hands momentarily and Milton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!#TD#
Ayala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Milton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ayala presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Milton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Milton tries to hold on but Ayala postures up.
Ayala prevents Milton from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Milton is trying to reverse the position but instead Ayala has taken his back - oops!
Milton is in bad spot here.
Ayala doesn't have the hooks in and Milton manages to turn into his guard.
Milton passes into half guard.
Ayala is staying active underneath Milton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Milton wants to pass to mount but Ayala is defending the position.
Milton working over Ayala with some ground and pound. Ayala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ayala pushes Milton off looking to stand but Milton dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Milton is looking for a kimura but Ayala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milton to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alden Ayala will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Milton gets a takedown into half guard.
Alden Ayala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Milton decides to return to a standing position.
Milton closes the distance but Ayala moves to the side #TD#
and Ayala counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Milton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ayala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Milton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ayala can't fight it off and eventually Milton manages to take the fight to the floor. Ayala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Ayala manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Milton jumps guard.
Milton wants to stand up but Ayala is controlling him. #SUB2#
Milton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ayala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Milton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ayala is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Milton.
Milton is looking to get back to his feet here but Ayala is keeping cool and he's managed to take Milton's back.
Milton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Milton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ayala loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Milton hold on?
#SUB#
Ayala has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ayala is not going to allow Milton to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Ayala is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Milton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Milton is trying to break free.
#T4#
Milton keeps trying to improve his position.
Ayala gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Alden Ayala!
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