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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 789 Round 3
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Rainard fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Rainard moves into range and clinches up with Frank.#BC#
Rainard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rainard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rainard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frank up against the cage.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Rainard successfully pulls guard.
Rainard controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rainard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rainard's guard.#T1#
Rainard looking to control.
#SUB#
Rainard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.#SUB#
Rainard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rainard's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rainard staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rainard or perhaps it was just good defense by Frank, which made it look bad. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rainard checks a leg kick nicely.
Rainard shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rainard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodoulos Rainard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank misses with a lunging right hand
and Rainard counters with a two punch combo.
Frank wants to clinch.
Rainard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rob Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Rainard's head but Rainard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rainard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Rainard. Rainard gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Rainard is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Frank lands a big right hand that sends Rainard crashing to the mat! Frank stays standing though and waves Rainard back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rainard is rocked!#T3#
Frank throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rainard clean off his feet! He's out cold! Frank stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Frank!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 789 Round 2
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Rainard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Rainard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rainard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tenred.
Rainard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tenred is defending well.#BC2#
Rainard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tenred is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rainard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tenred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rainard as he avoids it easily.
Rainard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenred misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tenred moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRainard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tenred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenred misses with a hook. Rainard ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Rainard takes the fight into the clinch.
Tenred on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Rainard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tenred gets tackled into the cage by Rainard. Rainard maintains the clinch.
Rainard prevents the takedown attempt.
Tenred jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rainard walks away with a smile on his face. Tenred gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tenred misses with a leg kick
and Rainard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tenred could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Rainard clinches.
Rainard is trying to pull guard but Tenred turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tenred misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Rainard gets control of Tenred's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rainard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rainard is trying to control the position but Tenred postures up. #SUB2#
Rainard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tenred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tenred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Rainard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tenred is one step ahead there.
Rainard keeping moving, preventing Tenred from controlling successfully.
Tenred in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tenred is looking to pass into half guard but Rainard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rainard is in guard.#REVB#
Tenred is trying to keep Rainard in close.
Rainard won't allow Tenred to get back to his feet. #T3#
Tenred is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Rainard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rainard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tenred connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rainard shoots in for a takedown but Tenred shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Tenred moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rainard manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tenred. #T4#
Rainard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rainard slaps away a takedown attempt from Tenred, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rainard tries to counter with a clinch but Tenred shakes him off and moves away.
Rainard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tenred swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tenred or perhaps it was just good defense by Rainard, which made it look bad.
Rainard swinging wildly here.
Rainard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tenred swivels and escapes.
Rainard looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rainard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Tenred closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodoulos Rainard 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#
Tenred wants to clinch.
Rainard shoots in for a takedown but Tenred shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Rainard gets tackled into the cage by Tenred. Tenred maintains the clinch.
Tenred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rainard stalling.
#TD2#
Rainard pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tenred gets to his feet. Rainard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rainard clinches. #BC2#
Rainard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rainard as he avoids it easily.
Tenred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rainard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Tenred slaps away a takedown attempt from Rainard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rainard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tenred has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tenred closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rainard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tenred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainard stuffs the takedown.
Rainard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenred sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rainard somewhat.
Tenred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rainard.
A head kick from Rainard lands but Tenred takes it in his stride.
Tenred dives in and grabs Rainard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rainard pushes down on Tenred's head and hops out.
Rainard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Tenred misses with a body kick.
Rainard shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenred manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rainard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rainard is breathing heavily.
Tenred swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rainard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rainard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tenred.
Tenred fails with a takedown attempt.
Rainard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rainard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenred as he avoids it easily.
Rainard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenred tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rainard defends well and Tenred ends up having to push Rainard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tenred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Tenred stuffs the takedown.
Tenred scores with a one two! Rainard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tenred stuffs the takedown attempt from Rainard. Rainard gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenred shoots for a double leg takedown but Rainard sprawls well. He's pushed Tenred's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tenred. No joy for Rainard on that attempt.
Tenred looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rainard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tenred pinned against the cage. Tenred gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodoulos Rainard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tenred tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rainard swivels and escapes.
Tenred wants to clinch up but Rainard keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Tenred looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rainard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenred as he avoids it easily.
Rainard is looking to clinch but Tenred is avoiding it.
Rainard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tenred throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rainard with the counter takedown but Tenred avoids it easily.
Tenred tries to clinch but Rainard is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rainard fails to land the takedown.
Rainard avoids the head kick by Tenred.
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 Anthony Tenred will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tenred 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 Rainard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rainard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tenred throws a sloppy head kick and Rainard moves out of range easily.
Rainard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tenred tries to close the distance and clinch but Rainard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tenred tries to land a leg kick but Rainard saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rainard checks a leg kick.
Rainard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tenred defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenred looks for a takedown but Rainard sprawls well.
Rainard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tenred swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rainard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony Tenred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoulos Rainard.
Rainard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tenred shoots in for a takedown but Rainard shows good takedown defense.
Tenred shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rainard but Rainard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rainard leaves Tenred with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rainard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tenred fails to land the takedown.
Rainard goes for a double leg but Tenred avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tenred continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rainard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rainard jumps into guard, dragging Tenred to the mat.
#SUB2#
Rainard is looking for a triangle but Tenred pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Rainard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rainard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tenred stacks Rainard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tenred!
Tenred tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tenred wants to control but Rainard is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rainard regains half guard.#SUB#
Tenred is looking for a kimura but Rainard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tenred to get the leverage.
Tenred throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rainard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rainard.
Tenred wants to control from the top but Rainard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rainard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Tenred decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rainard, up you get!
Rainard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rainard throws a head kick that Tenred semi-blocks.
Tenred tests Rainard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenred misses with a double jab
and Rainard counters with a three punch combo that has Tenred backing up. Tenred nods at Rainard to acknowledge the strikes.
Tenred is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rainard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tenred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony Tenred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodoulos Rainard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenred can't find room to land a body shot as Rainard controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodoulos Rainard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rainard 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!
Theodoulos Rainard wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 789 Round 1
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rainard has Fernard up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernard is trying to pull guard but Rainard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernard missing with knees to the body.
Rainard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernard walks away with a smile on his face. Rainard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Fernard moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rainard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fernard has Rainard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rainard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rainard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fernard after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Fernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoulos Rainard.
Fernard missing with knees to the body.
Rainard missing with knees to the body.
Rainard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Fernard leaves Rainard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernard.
Fernard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rainard.
Rainard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Fernard. No joy for Rainard on that attempt.
Fernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Rainard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Fernard backs off Rainard throws a huge counter combo but Fernard manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernard. #ES2#
Rainard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rainard looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rainard but Rainard pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Fernard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rainard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rainard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rainard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Rainard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rainard shoots and misses
and Fernard counters with a three punch combo that has Rainard backing up. Rainard nods at Fernard to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainard shoots in for a takedown but Fernard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernard fails with the takedown
and Rainard counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Rainard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rainard wants it to stay on the feet.
Rainard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rainard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Rainard looks to move away, Fernard throws a big counter combo but Rainard just gets out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fernard, right into the meat.
Rainard goes for a double leg but Fernard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernard continues to drive forward.
Rainard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernard is fending him off so far but Rainard persists. Nope, Fernard circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernard connects with a right hand. Rainard shakes it off.
Fernard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Fernard rushes Rainard and presses him up against the cage.
Rainard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernard is trying to drag Rainard to the mat but Rainard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernard jumps guard but Rainard stands there with Fernard around his waist. Fernard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Rainard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Fernard pulls Rainard into guard.
#SUB#
Fernard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rainard throws an elbow that misses. Fernard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rainard's guard. Nice move by Fernard!#REVR#
Rainard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fernard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Mike Fernard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rainard has a takedown stuffed.
Rainard looks for a takedown but Fernard sprawls well.
Rainard dives in and grabs Fernard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernard pushes down on Rainard's head and hops out.
Mike Fernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoulos Rainard.
Rainard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernard pinned against the cage. Fernard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rainard tries to clinch
and Fernard counters with a series of strikes. Rainard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Fernard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernard has a takedown stuffed.
Rainard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rainard is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fernard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Rainard tries to keep at a distance but Fernard has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Fernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernard misses with a body kick.
Rainard tries to clinch but Fernard moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernard is defended easily by Rainard.
And Rainard tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mike Fernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Rainard gets tackled into the cage by Fernard. Fernard maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rainard manages to break the clinch.
Fernard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rainard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernard somewhat.#CL2#
Rainard rushes Fernard and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Rainard jumps into guard, dragging Fernard to the mat.
#T3#
Fernard wants to control from the top but Rainard keeps moving.
Fernard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rainard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernard looking to control.
Rainard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fernard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rainard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rainard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernard trying to keep a closed guard but Rainard is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Fernard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rainard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rainard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rainard trying to control but Fernard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fernard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rainard defends it nicely.
Rainard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fernard.
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 Mike Fernard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rainard.
Rainard tries for a takedown but Fernard circles away easily
and Fernard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fernard fails with the takedown.
Fernard has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Rainard counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rainard as Fernard tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernard tries to pull guard but Rainard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainard looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Rainard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernard closes the distance and clinches up with Rainard, looking for a takedown. Fernard pushes Rainard against the cage but Rainard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernard shoots in but Rainard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernard tries to pull guard but Rainard won't allow it.
Rainard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fernard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rainard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernard avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Fernard shoots in looking for a takedown. Rainard tries to sprawl out of it but Fernard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rainard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rainard keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernard doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rainard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Rainard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rainard or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernard, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Rainard. No joy for Fernard on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Rainard. #T3#
No luck for Rainard with that takedown attempt.
Rainard misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernard counters with a series of strikes. Rainard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Fernard has Rainard up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Fernard breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rainard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fernard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Rainard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernard sets himself, and Rainard steps forward looking for the clinch! Fernard avoids it this time.
Rainard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernard's waist but Fernard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rainard off to one side. #TD#
Fernard gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Rainard throws Fernard to one side and escapes!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rainard.
Rainard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernard tries to avoid it but Rainard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernard to the ground. Fernard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernard shoots in for a double leg but Rainard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rainard shoots in and drives through. Fernard sprawls well.
Fernard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rainard shoots in but Fernard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodoulos Rainard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernard 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Mike Fernard!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!
Theodoulos Rainard wins by split decision!
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