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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kidd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Golovkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kidd controls the position.
Kidd working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Kidd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kidd 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#
Kidd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golovkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Golovkin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kidd connects with a decent elbow.
Kidd landing strikes. #SUB#
Kidd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golovkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Golovkin looks winded!#SUB#
Kidd tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well. #T1#
Kidd connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golovkin some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Kidd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kidd tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Kidd controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Kidd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Golovkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Kidd scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Golovkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kidd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golovkin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Golovkin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kidd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kidd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kidd lands a decent elbow from side control.
Golovkin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kidd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kidd lands an elbow. #T4##SUB#
Kidd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kidd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Golovkin bucks up and tries to throw Kidd off but instead Kidd has got his back!#SUB#
Kidd is looking for the choke from the back position but Golovkin is controlling his hands well.
Golovkin tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kidd looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Golovkin.
A low kick from Golovkin misses #TD#
and Kidd counters with a single leg into guard. Golovkin didn't expect that.
Benedict Kidd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kidd scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidd working some strikes from top position.
Kidd chips away with some ground and pound.
Kidd distracts Golovkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kidd distracts Golovkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kidd stands up over Golovkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Golovkin's guard. #SUB#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd working some strikes from top position.
Golovkin has momentary wrist control but Kidd slips an elbow through the middle.
Kidd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golovkin's head.
Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd is in close to Golovkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kidd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kidd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Golovkin's guard.
Kidd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Golovkin has momentary wrist control but Kidd slips an elbow through the middle.
Kidd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Golovkin is rocked!
Kidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Golovkin is still in real trouble! Can Kidd finish him?
Kidd working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd cracks Golovkin with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kidd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kidd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golovkin's head.
Kidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kidd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kidd loads up on a big left hand. Golovkin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kidd looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Golovkin can't hide his disappointment, as Kidd celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedict Kidd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mooney throws a big shot that misses.
Mooney slips a jab and a cross from Golovkin.
Mooney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Golovkin catches Mooney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golovkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Golovkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Mooney closes the distance and clinches.
Mooney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Mooney lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mooney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Mooney drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Mooney off! Mooney jumps back into Golovkin's guard.
Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.#T1#
Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooney.
Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mooney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golovkin trying to strike off his back.
Golovkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Mooney from controlling successfully.
Golovkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Mooney from controlling successfully.
Mooney throwing strikes from guard but Golovkin blocks nicely. #SU#
Mooney gets to his feet - Golovkin follows without any prompting. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mooney looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mooney as Golovkin shoots in.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Mooney moves out of range.
Mooney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mooney clinches with his opponent.
Golovkin gets underhooks to prevent Mooney's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Golovkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mooney is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golovkin to the mat. Golovkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Mooney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Mooney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooney.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Golovkin 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.#T3##SUB#
Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Golovkin 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mooney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mooney throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Mooney drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Mooney off! Mooney jumps back into Golovkin's guard.
Golovkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Golovkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooney is one step ahead there.
Mooney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mooney drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Golovkin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Golovkin throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mooney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Mooney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Golovkin misses with the combination.
Mooney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Golovkin clinches. #BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mooney is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Mooney closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mooney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mooney avoids the head kick by Golovkin.
#CL2#
Golovkin has Mooney up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mooney controls the action.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mooney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golovkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Golovkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Golovkin has closed the distance and engaged Mooney in a clinch.
Mooney wants to take the fight to the mat but Golovkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Golovkin has had enough of the clinch but Mooney keeps him there for the moment.
Mooney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golovkin tries to work over Mooney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mooney's elbow.
Golovkin working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Mooney wants a takedown but no success here.
Mooney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golovkin walks away with a smile on his face. Mooney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to bum rush Mooney with a series of wild strikes but Mooney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Golovkin drives through and clinches with Mooney against the cage.
Mooney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Golovkin does no damage.
Cyril Mooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Golovkin rushes Mooney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mooney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mooney controls Golovkin momentarily but Golovkin frees himself. #T3#
Mooney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golovkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Golovkin wants to get back to his feet but Mooney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mooney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mooney throws an elbow that misses. Golovkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mooney's guard. Nice move by Golovkin!#REVB#
Golovkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Golovkin looking to sit in guard and control but Mooney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mooney chips away with some ground and pound.
Mooney stops Golovkin from standing up.
Mooney cracks Golovkin with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Mooney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Golovkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mooney, into his guard. #REVB#
Golovkin tries to stand but Mooney is controlling from the bottom.
Mooney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Golovkin shoots for a takedown but Mooney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golovkin swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Mooney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Golovkin to the ground. Mooney is now in Golovkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mooney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mooney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Mooney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin fails with the takedown
and Mooney counters with a series of strikes. Golovkin will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mooney rushes Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mooney turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mooney manages to end up in side control.
Golovkin bucks up and tries to throw Mooney off but instead Mooney has got his back!
Mooney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Golovkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mooney. #SUB#
Golovkin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mooney's arms. #SUB#
Mooney patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Golovkin staying busy and making it hard for Mooney to control. #SUB#
Mooney has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Golovkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mooney throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2#
Mooney lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Golovkin hold on?!
Mooney punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mooney missing with punches from the back.
Golovkin is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Golovkin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mooney's arms. #SUB#
Mooney is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Even with his hooks in, Mooney manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Mooney is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Golovkin is defending well though. Mooney let's go of the attempt for now.
Golovkin tries to roll but Mooney sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Mooney is persistently looking for the submission but Golovkin is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Mooney has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Golovkin is defending well but eventually Mooney manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Golovkin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cyril Mooney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Golovkin throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Golovkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Bardakci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bardakci passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bardakci has hold of Golovkin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Golovkin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bardakci cranks the arm and Golovkin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Golovkin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Guetier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hoy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Guetier advances nicely into full mount.
Guetier content just to control the position here.
Guetier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Guetier has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hoy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Guetier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Letter sizes up Taroni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Taroni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Taroni wants to work for an arm triangle but Letter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taroni really is a fat lump.
Taroni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taroni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Letter is refusing to be controlled, as Taroni sits in half guard.
Taroni is pressing down on Letter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Letter is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Taroni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taroni prevents Letter from standing back up.
Taroni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taroni content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Letter is defending against the submission attempts here by Taroni.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taroni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Taroni seems to be working for a kimura but Letter defends the submission attempt.
Letter looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Taroni drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Taroni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Letter keeping full guard, as Taroni tries to pass.
Letter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taroni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taroni wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taroni looking to pass the guard.
Taroni prevents Letter from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taroni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Letter.
Letter lands with an overhand left.
Letter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Letter scores with a punch to the head.
Taroni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Letter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Letter lands a body shot.
Taroni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Letter jabs at Taroni's body.
Taroni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Letter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Letter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Letter lands a head shot.#TD#
Taroni looking to score a takedown here. Letter is defending well but Taroni drives through and ends up in Letter's guard.#SUB#
Taroni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taroni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taroni wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving. #SUB#
Taroni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taroni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Letter is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taroni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taroni trying to control but Letter is working from the bottom. #T1#
Letter wants to stand but Taroni is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Letter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stephan Letter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Letter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Letter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taroni's hands.
Letter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Letter.
Letter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taroni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2##TD#
Taroni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Letter is refusing to be controlled, as Taroni sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Letter pushes Taroni off looking to stand but Taroni dives back in and keeps control.
Taroni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taroni trying to control the action but Letter is working from the bottom.
Letter is trying to stand up here but Taroni is controlling him well.
Letter is looking to get back to is feet but Taroni passes into side control.
#T3#
Taroni is looking to take a break and control but Letter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Taroni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Taroni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Letter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taroni asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taroni has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Taroni goes for an armbar but Letter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Letter.
Letter stopping the sweep attempt from Taroni.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Letter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taroni's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Letter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Letter digs a good hook to Taroni's body.
Letter digs a good body shot into Taroni's ribs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Letter enables Taroni to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Letter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mishel Taroni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taroni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taroni landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taroni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taroni slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Taroni with the ground and pound but Letter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Letter wants to stand but Taroni is controlling the position. #SUB#
Taroni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Letter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taroni has Letter in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Letter wants to stand but Taroni has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taroni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Letter is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Letter defends well.
Letter wanted to stand there but Taroni had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Taroni has an active guard here but Letter has managed to pass into half guard.
Letter wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Taroni uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Letter postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Letter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Letter misses with a few strikes there.
Mishel Taroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Taroni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stephan Letter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Letter pushes Taroni off looking to stand but Taroni dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Letter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Letter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Letter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Golovkin misses with a combination
#CL#
and Henry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henry.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Golovkin is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
Henry blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Henry manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin misses with the body kick#CL#
and Henry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henry.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Golovkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Golovkin avoids the damage to the body.
Golovkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Golovkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Golovkin scores with the left hand. Henry knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Noble Henry has been cut.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Henry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Golovkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Henry wants to control but Golovkin is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry in side control, throwing shots but Golovkin defends.
Henry scoring with punches and elbows.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working.
Henry misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Henry grinds an elbow into Golovkin's temple.
An elbow from Henry crashes against the mat.
Henry tries to score with some ground and pound. Golovkin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Golovkin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Henry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Golovkin defending against the ground and pound.
Golovkin sneaks back into half guard.
Golovkin is trying to stand up here but Henry is controlling him well.
Henry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Golovkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henry.
Henry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golovkin defending well though.
Henry passes into side control, despite Golovkin's attempt to control the position.
Henry trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Golovkin is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Golovkin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noble Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noble Henry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Golovkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Henry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Golovkin feints and as Henry raises his hands in defense, Golovkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Henry is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Golovkin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Golovkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henry was covering up waiting for the punch and Golovkin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Henry has his feet on Golovkin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Golovkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Golovkin. No joy for Henry on that attempt. #T1#
Henry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Golovkin feints and as Henry raises his hands in defense, Golovkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Golovkin wants to stand but Henry has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Golovkin gets to his feet. Henry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Danga de danga de dang - Golovkin scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Henry is rocked!#CL2#
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that has Henry reeling! Golovkin follows up with more punches and Henry is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Golovkin!
Gennady Golovkin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Guetier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoy.
Guetier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guetier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoy.
It seemed like Guetier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Guetier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guetier works over Hoy's head and body with a nice combination.
Guetier throws a series of punches but Hoy moves out of range.
Hoy tries to clinch but Guetier is having none of it.
Guetier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoy moves away.
Hoy wants to clinch.
Hoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guetier misses with an uppercut
and Hoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Hoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guetier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guetier.
Hoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guetier. That did some damage!
Hoy wants to clinch up but Guetier keeps it at a distance.
Hoy avoids the head kick by Guetier.
Guetier with a nice cross.
Hoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guetier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoy looks to land a combination but Guetier avoids it well.
Hoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guetier lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Guetier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Guetier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guetier throws a head kick but Hoy moves out of range.
Guetier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoy avoids the head kick by Guetier.
Guetier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoy tries to bum rush Guetier with a series of wild strikes but Guetier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guetier is looking for the big counter here.
Hoy scores with a kick to the body.
Guetier connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Hoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Guetier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hoy tries to clinch but Guetier is having none of it.
Hoy blocks a jab.
Guetier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guetier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy misses with a double jab.
A jab from Guetier misses.
Hoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guetier.
Guetier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoy's head backwards.
Guetier blocks a head kick by Hoy.
Guetier throws a right hand that Hoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoy also avoids with ease.#CL#
Hoy instigates a clinch.
Guetier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoy is defending well.#T4#
Hoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guetier wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Guetier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guetier looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guetier moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hoy.
Guetier gets to mount! Hoy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoy wants to control but Guetier is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Guetier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hoy avoids the head kick by Guetier.
Guetier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Guetier tries to bum rush Hoy with a series of wild strikes but Hoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Guetier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoy ducks under a wild hook from Guetier.
Guetier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guetier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guetier shapes to counter with a head kick.
Guetier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoy.
Hoy tries to clinch up.
Guetier misses with an uppercut.
Dennis Guetier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Hoy tries to clinch there but Guetier circles away.
Guetier unleashes a big counter combination but Hoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoy tries to move into range but Guetier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guetier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guetier is breathing heavily.
Guetier misses with a kick to the body.
Hoy tries to clinch but Guetier moves out of range.
Hoy ducks under a wild hook from Guetier.
Hoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guetier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guetier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoy goes for a double leg but Guetier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guetier continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoy wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hoy. Those never looked like landing.
Guetier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoy.
Hoy feints a jab promting Guetier to slip. Hoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guetier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
A nice combination there by Guetier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoy moves in looking to clinch but Guetier pushes him off.
Guetier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guetier throws a right and a left that Hoy avoids nicely.
Guetier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoy misses with a two punch combination.
Guetier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guetier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Guetier sprawls and moves away.
Hoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guetier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guetier has Hoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jorgen Hoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Guetier.#T3#
Hoy is trying to break the clinch but Guetier has him pressed against the cage.
Hoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoy tries to throw a body punch but Guetier avoids it by throwing Hoy back against the cage.
Guetier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guetier is defending well for now.#BC#
Hoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoy wants to clinch up but Guetier keeps it at a distance.
Hoy misses with a double jab.
Guetier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guetier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guetier throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hoy wants to clinch.
Hoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guetier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoy's head.
Hoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guetier.
Hoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Guetier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoy.
Hoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guetier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Hoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guetier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guetier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guetier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoy can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoy. Guetier shrugs it off though.
Hoy walks into a stiff left hand from Guetier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dennis Guetier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoy throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Guetier misses.
Hoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guetier missing with a left hand there. Hoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guetier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guetier misses with a hook. Hoy ducked under it nicely.
Guetier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Guetier tries to sprawl out of it but Hoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guetier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guetier throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoy!
Guetier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Guetier swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoy.
A jab from Guetier does it's job there.
Hoy tries to clinch but Guetier is having none of it.
Guetier throws out a counter right but Hoy avoids it with no problem.
Guetier throws a series of punches but Hoy avoids them all with ease.
Hoy is looking to clinch.
Jorgen Hoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guetier scores with a jab.
Hoy throws a head kick but Guetier moves out of range.
Guetier keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hoy gets a clinch.
Hoy misses with the head strike.
Guetier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guetier smiles and moves away.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoy is defended easily by Guetier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Guetier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guetier lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoy is looking to stand back up but Guetier counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hoy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoy wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SU2#
Guetier decides to return to a standing position.
Guetier throws a head kick that misses.
Hoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guetier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guetier misses with a looping right.
Hoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guetier cracks Hoy with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hoy avoids the head kick by Guetier.
Hoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Guetier circles away.
Hoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoy.
Hoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guetier throws a jab when Hoy was well out of range.
Guetier throws a hook but Hoy avoids it easily.
Guetier goes for a double leg but Hoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoy continues to drive forward.
Hoy fails with the takedown.
Guetier raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jorgen Hoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoy wants to clinch.
Dennis Guetier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guetier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Guetier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guetier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Guetier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Leblanc wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leblanc defends it nicely.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Leblanc drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Leblanc controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Leblanc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leblanc trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leblanc has picked Nurmagomedov up and slammed him! Nurmagomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Leblanc manages to pass to side control!
Nurmagomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leblanc connects with a decent elbow.
Leblanc controlling the position from side mount.
Leblanc working away.
Nurmagomedov bucks up and tries to throw Leblanc off but instead Leblanc has got his back!#T3##SUB#
Leblanc patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Leblanc sticks to his back.
Nurmagomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Leblanc is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nurmagomedov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Leblanc has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nurmagomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Leblanc scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Leblanc punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Leblanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov defending well as Leblanc loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Nurmagomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leblanc off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leblanc did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leblanc is looking to improve his position.
Dominique Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leblanc trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Leblanc is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leblanc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leblanc working a defensive guard here.
Leblanc pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Leblanc.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Leblanc to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Leblanc to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leblanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Leblanc has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblanc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leblanc working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leblanc is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leblanc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leblanc'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#
Leblanc goes for a double leg but Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurmagomedov continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
As Nurmagomedov tries to get set, Leblanc tries to push him back and clinch up but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leblanc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leblanc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leblanc's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Leblanc is working from the bottom.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblanc parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leblanc to escape.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Leblanc is defending the strikes.
Leblanc tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leblanc struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblanc pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leblanc, who protects the arm well.
Leblanc dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.#ES#
Leblanc throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##TD2#
Leblanc gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Leblanc manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leblanc looking for a sweep. Not yet Leblanc, not yet.
Leblanc controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblanc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is striking from the bottom but Leblanc uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Leblanc control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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