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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses.
McKinny shoots in and drives through. Jedrzejczyk sprawls well.#CL#
McKinny clinches with his opponent.
McKinny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jedrzejczyk prevents it.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to force a seperation but McKinny has the dominant position.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch but McKinny keeps him there for the moment.
McKinny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jedrzejczyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jedrzejczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
McKinny decides to pull guard.
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.#SUB#
Jedrzejczyk got a little sloppy there for a moment and McKinny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jedrzejczyk has managed to get both his arms back between McKinny's legs - danger averted.
Jedrzejczyk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinny keeping moving, preventing Jedrzejczyk from controlling successfully.
McKinny pulls Jedrzejczyk in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McKinny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKinny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
McKinny looking for a guillotine here but Jedrzejczyk defends easily.
#SUB#
McKinny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jedrzejczyk is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKinny has Jedrzejczyk pulled in close to control his posture.
McKinny keeping moving, preventing Jedrzejczyk from controlling successfully. #ES#
McKinny pushes Jedrzejczyk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKinny momentarily.
Jedrzejczyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jedrzejczyk closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKinny circles away.
A combination from Jedrzejczyk does no damage. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as McKinny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jedrzejczyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKinny is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
McKinny clinches.
Jedrzejczyk working hard to break the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKinny is defending well.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKinny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jedrzejczyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc McKinny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a straight left. #CL#
McKinny pushes Jedrzejczyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McKinny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKinny prevents a body shot from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break free.#T4##TD#
McKinny pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jedrzejczyk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES#
McKinny pushes Jedrzejczyk off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Jedrzejczyk gets tackled into the cage by McKinny. McKinny maintains the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries to circle away but McKinny has him pinned against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
McKinny 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!
McKinny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jedrzejczyk thumps McKinny with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc McKinny 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#
Left hook, right uppercut from Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jedrzejczyk.
A good leg kick by Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKinny shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKinny.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc McKinny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jedrzejczyk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKinny's calf.
McKinny avoids the body shot from Jedrzejczyk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a head kick.
McKinny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marc McKinny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKinny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jedrzejczyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKinny somewhat.
McKinny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jedrzejczyk as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Jedrzejczyk throws a leg kick which misses McKinny's front leg but catches the back leg as McKinny tries to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk slaps away a takedown attempt from McKinny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jan Jedrzejczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKinny walks into a jab.
Jedrzejczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKinny manages to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk with a nice cross.
McKinny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jedrzejczyk cracks the inside of McKinny's front leg.
McKinny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk tests McKinny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKinny shoots in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKinny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Jedrzejczyk shoots in for a takedown but McKinny shows good takedown defense.
Jedrzejczyk looks for the body kick but McKinny saw that one coming.
McKinny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jedrzejczyk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKinny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKinny shoots in for a double leg but Jedrzejczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Jedrzejczyk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKinny as he jumps to the side.
McKinny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKinny.
Jedrzejczyk thinks about the counter body kick.
McKinny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jedrzejczyk thumps McKinny with a low kick.#T3#
McKinny tries to land a front kick but Jedrzejczyk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jedrzejczyk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jedrzejczyk throws a leg kick which misses McKinny's front leg but catches the back leg as McKinny tries to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk cracks the inside of McKinny's front leg.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and McKinny moves out of range easily.
Jedrzejczyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKinny's head.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a head kick.
McKinny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinny tries to counter by clinching up but Jedrzejczyk breaks away and moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk throws a series of punches but McKinny moves out of range.
McKinny shoots in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKinny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKinny back to the cage. Jedrzejczyk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Jedrzejczyk tenderised McKinny's leg. McKinny is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Jedrzejczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKinny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jedrzejczyk somewhat.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but McKinny avoids it easily.
McKinny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk avoids it really well and circles away.
Jedrzejczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jedrzejczyk works over McKinny's head and body with a nice combination.
Jedrzejczyk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a combination
#CL#
and McKinny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McKinny.
Jedrzejczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKinny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jedrzejczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick but McKinny moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKinny blocks a head kick by Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny shoots in for a double leg but Jedrzejczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McKinny throws a head kick that misses.
McKinny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jedrzejczyk but Jedrzejczyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and McKinny moves out of range easily.
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKinny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jedrzejczyk defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc McKinny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk cracks McKinny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
McKinny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jedrzejczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that McKinny semi-blocks.
McKinny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jedrzejczyk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jan Jedrzejczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jedrzejczyk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jab from Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny misses with a body kick.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a head kick.
McKinny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jedrzejczyk is fending him off so far but McKinny persists. Nope, Jedrzejczyk circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
#T2#
McKinny fails to land the takedown.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
McKinny shoots in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKinny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jedrzejczyk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKinny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jedrzejczyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Jedrzejczyk lands a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jedrzejczyk.
McKinny moves forwards but Jedrzejczyk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Jedrzejczyk misses.
McKinny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKinny goes for a double leg but Jedrzejczyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jedrzejczyk continues to drive forward.#T3#
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKinny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Jedrzejczyk finds it's way through McKinny's defenses.
Jedrzejczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a head kick.
Jedrzejczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jedrzejczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKinny shoots in for a double leg but Jedrzejczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jedrzejczyk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk throws a front kick that sends McKinny stumbling back into the cage.
McKinny walks into a left hand.
McKinny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
McKinny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinny shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKinny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jedrzejczyk - the referee stops the clock and McKinny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jedrzejczyk. McKinny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jedrzejczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKinny.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that McKinny semi-blocks.
#CL#
McKinny closes the distance and clinches.
Jedrzejczyk can't break the clinch.
McKinny tries to score a body lock takedown but Jedrzejczyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to maintain a safe position but McKinny gets an underhook and turns Jedrzejczyk into the cage.
Jedrzejczyk working McKinny over with knees to the body.
McKinny is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Jedrzejczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jedrzejczyk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Jedrzejczyk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Cortez lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Alves sprawling to the canvas. Cortez follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Alves hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Alves has been cut.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Cortez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortez prevents Alves from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.
Cortez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alves!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Cortez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1##TD2#
Cortez drives through with a takedown into Alves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Cortez slips an elbow through the middle.
Cortez is stalling in the full guard.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Cortez postures up.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Alves 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.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alves tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Cortez counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Cortez to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##TD2#
Cortez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alves did well to prevent Cortez getting side control.
Alves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alves trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez misses with a head shot. Alves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Alves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cortez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Alves's cut.
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##CL2#
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cortez has hold of one of Alves's legs. Alves is fighting the takedown attempt but Cortez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cortez trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Cortez 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.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Benny Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Cortez wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving. #SUB#
Cortez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cortez is looking to defend but Alves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cortez! Alves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cortez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorge Alves!
Benny Cortez was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Love clinches.
Trusher stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Trusher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Love uses from the top position.
Love is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Love wants to stand but Trusher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love won't allow Trusher to get back to his feet.
Love showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Trusher looking for subs off his back but Love has passed one foot through into half guard.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trusher is trying to get back to full guard.
Love not doing much here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trusher wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Trusher. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Trusher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Love successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Love holds on and takes a little breather.
Love throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Love throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Trusher wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Love keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Trusher trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
Love is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trusher wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Trusher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Love did well to prevent Trusher getting side control.
Love tries to kick Trusher off but Trusher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Love is controlling Trusher's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Trusher wants to control but Love is keeping him busy.
Trusher is stalling here. Love is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trusher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Love has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Love is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Trusher is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Love lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trusher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Love wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side 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 Eloy Love will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Love rushes Trusher and presses him up against the cage.
Trusher has Love pressed against the cage, preventing Love from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Trusher pulls Love into guard.
Trusher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Love. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Love controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trusher trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
Trusher has Love pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Trusher is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Trusher wants a takedown.
#TD#
Love jumps into guard, dragging Trusher to the mat.
Trusher looking to sit in guard and control but Love gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Trusher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Love passes into half guard.
Trusher trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Love is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trusher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trusher is trying to stand back up but Love is controlling him
Love takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Love passes into side control, despite Trusher's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trusher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eloy Love overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SU#
Love decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trusher to his feet.
Trusher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trusher swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Trusher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Love sneaks out the side door and pushes Trusher away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Trusher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Love kicks off Trusher and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Love drives through and clinches with Trusher against the cage.
#T4##TD#
Love decides to pull guard.
Love seems keen to control Trusher's posture.#ES#
Love wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Trusher gets a clinch.
Trusher is trying to pull guard but Love turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trusher can do to turn this around?
Love jumps guard but Trusher stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trusher lands a knee to the body.
Trusher jumps guard but Love stands there with Trusher around his waist. Trusher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eloy Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tywin Trusher.
Love wants to take the fight to the mat but Trusher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eloy Love dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trusher thuds his shin into the meat of Love's side.#CL#
Love moves into the clinch successfully.
Trusher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Love or not.
Trusher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Trusher manages to break the clinch.
Love misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Trusher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Trusher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trusher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusher fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Trusher gets caught flat footed, as Love shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Trusher is trying to control the position but Love postures up.
Trusher working a defensive guard but Love passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Love is working for a submission of some sort.
Trusher throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Love manages to pass to side control.
Trusher is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Love stands up and beckons Trusher to his feet.
Trusher shoots for a takedown but Love saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eloy Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tywin Trusher.
Trusher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Love will feel that in the morning.
Love is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trusher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trusher wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trusher or perhaps it was just good defense by Love, which made it look bad. #T3##TD#
Love closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trusher quickly recovers to half guard.
Love keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Trusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Love pulls his head out easily.
Trusher is looking to escape.
Trusher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trusher trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Love wants to work for an arm triangle but Trusher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Trusher tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trusher tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Love decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trusher's guard.
Trusher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Love is now in half guard.
Trusher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tywin Trusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eloy Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trusher tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eloy Love showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Love, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eloy Love!
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