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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Hillard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee. #SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hillard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hillard is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillard is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lee throws a strike aimed at the side of Hillard's head but Hillard avoids it well.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hillard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throws an elbow but Hillard slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hillard has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Hillard is defending well.
Hillard gets back to half guard.#T2#
Hillard is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Hillard defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hillard actively working from the bottom here.
Hillard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hillard sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Nice strikes from Lee there. #SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Hillard is defending it quite comfortably.
Hillard is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hillard is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Hillard gets full guard.#SUB#
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hillard pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Hillard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB#
Hillard stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hillard wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuhong Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hillard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Hillard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Hillard has him pressed against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Hillard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hillard pulls guard successfully.
Hillard is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Hillard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillard is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Hillard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Hillard!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hillard escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hillard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lee regains half guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zuhong Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hillard postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it. #T2#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hillard controls the pace.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hillard can do to turn this around?
Hillard landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hillard is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hillard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hillard has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zuhong Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Okninski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Okninski manages to move to mount!
Burt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burt working to try and regain half guard.
Burt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Okninski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Okninski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burt turns into him and now he's in Okninski's guard.
Okninski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burt is one step ahead there. #T1#
Okninski looking to control.
Burt throwing strikes from guard but Okninski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burt is stalling in the full guard.
Burt won't allow Okninski to sweep him here.
Okninski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Burt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okninski wants to sweep here but Burt controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Burt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Okninski has his hands on Burt's head, controlling the position.
Okninski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burt has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Okninski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Burt has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Okninski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Burt yanks on the arm and Okninski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Burt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bradley Burt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Farias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Farias clinches up with Besti and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Besti pulls guard effortlessly.
Besti is trying to keep Farias in close.
Farias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Besti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias wants to get back to full guard.
Besti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Besti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Besti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Besti is keen to just control but Farias is a slippery customer.
Farias could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Besti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Besti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Besti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Besti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Besti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Besti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farias's head.
Besti controlling the action here.
Besti is keen to just control but Farias is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Besti is fending him off so far but Farias persists. Nope, Besti circles away and we're back to standing.
Besti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Farias lands a jab.#T3#
Besti doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Farias moves into the clinch.
Besti struggles to land a body shot inside as Farias controls his hands.
Farias has Besti pressed against the cage, preventing Besti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Besti can't break the clinch.
Farias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Besti's efforts to push away.
Besti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Farias manages to break the clinch.
Besti darts in looking for a takedown but Farias gets double underhooks and turns Besti into the cage.
Alex Dantas Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatto Besti.
Farias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Besti.
Farias lands the left hand.#T4#
Farias shoots for a takedown but Besti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farias sets himself, and Besti steps forward looking for the clinch! Farias avoids it this time.
Farias scores with a push kick.
Besti looks winded!
Besti throws out a loose jab but Farias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Besti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Farias rushes Besti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Farias pulls guard effortlessly.
Farias wants to stand up but Besti is controlling him.
Farias being controlled here, momentarily.
Farias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Besti on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dantas Farias 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#
Farias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Besti as he jumps to the side.
Besti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farias as he jumps to the side.
Farias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Besti is fending him off so far but Farias persists. Nope, Besti circles away and we're back to standing.
Besti misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Farias counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farias. #BC#
Farias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Farias blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Besti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dantas Farias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Besti drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Farias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Besti landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Farias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Besti defends it easily.
Besti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Besti trying to control the position from guard on top but Farias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farias wants to stand up but Besti is controlling him.
Besti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Besti won't allow Farias to sweep him here.
Besti wants to get up but he can't break Farias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Farias backs off Besti throws a huge counter combo but Farias manages to avoid it all.
Besti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Besti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Besti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Farias throws a series of punches but Besti moves out of range.
A combination from Besti does no damage.
Farias is looking for a counter combo.
Besti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Besti is breathing heavily.
Besti goes for a double leg but Farias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farias continues to drive forward.
Farias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Besti counters with a one-two to the body.
Besti fails with the takedown#CL#
and Farias moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Farias.
#T4##BC#
Farias breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Farias clinches up with Besti and pushes him back against the cage.
Besti tries to pull guard but Farias holds him up against the cage and eventually Besti drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Farias breaks from the clinch.
Alex Dantas Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Besti swivels and escapes.#CL#
Farias has closed the distance and engaged Besti in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias tries to pull guard but Besti won't allow it.
Besti is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Besti tries a body shot but Farias blocks it.
Farias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Besti goes for a takedown attempt but Farias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gatto Besti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Farias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Besti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Farias has closed the distance and engaged Besti in a clinch.
Farias tries for a takedown but Besti manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farias pressing his opponent against the cage.
Farias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Besti pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Farias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Besti swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dantas Farias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Besti misses the shot to the body.
Besti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farias.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Besti tries to close the distance and clinch but Farias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Besti but Besti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farias looks to land a combination but Besti avoids it well.
Besti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farias as he avoids it easily.
Besti moves in looking to clinch but Farias pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Farias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Farias.
Besti goes for a takedown attempt but Farias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Besti misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Farias on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Besti shoots in for a double leg but Farias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Besti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farias tries to counter with a takedown but Besti is quick to defend against it.
Besti moves out of range of the body kick.
Besti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Farias darts in and clinches Besti up against the cage.#T3#
Farias has Besti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Besti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farias leaning his opponent against the cage.
Besti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farias is struggling to control the position.
Farias tries for a takedown but Besti manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Farias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Besti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Farias decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Besti gets full guard.
Besti trying to control the position.
Besti 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.
Farias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farias throws an elbow that misses. Besti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farias's guard. Nice move by Besti!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Dantas Farias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farias 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Dantas Farias!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Creed throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Veri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Creed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veri on the ground.
Veri trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veri stands and throws Creed's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veri works to advance to full mount. Creed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed really wants to buck Veri off and get back to his feet. #SU2#
Veri stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Veri misses.
Creed feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veri throws a series of punches but Creed avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Veri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1##SUB2#
Veri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Veri stops Creed from standing up.
Veri trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Veri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veri trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Veri drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Veri off! Veri jumps back into Creed's guard.
Veri wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Veri advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Veri in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Creed is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pol Veri!
As Pol Veri got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wish to thank Alfred Winterbottom for giving me this opportunity and hope to reach my full potential with our organization! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hillard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walter avoids it really well and circles away.
Hillard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walter fails to land the takedown.
Hillard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Walter dives in for a single leg takedown but Hillard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Walter.
#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Hillard has been cut.
Hillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter goes for a double leg but Hillard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hillard continues to drive forward.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hillard sprawls well. Hillard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Hillard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Hillard fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Hillard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hillard just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Hillard pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hillard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hillard, not yet.
Hillard keeps trying to improve his position.
Walter being controlled here momentarily.
Hillard 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hillard managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hillard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hillard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Walter trying to control the position.
Walter wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hillard dives into side control.
Walter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hillard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hillard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Walter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walter tries to get out of the position.
Walter pushes Hillard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hillard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hillard advances to full mount. #T4#
Hillard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hillard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Hillard looking to secure an arm triangle but Walter defends it well.
Hillard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Walter's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hillard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Hillard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Hillard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hillard takes the fight into the clinch.
Walter tries to pull guard but Hillard holds him up against the cage and eventually Walter drops back down to his feet.
Hillard prevents the takedown attempt.
Hillard lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like James Walter has been cut.
Hillard is pressed up against the cage. Walter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hillard down to the mat. Hillard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walter attempts a counter takedown but Hillard avoids it well and moves away.
Walter misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Hillard takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Hillard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hillard's head.
James Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hillard darts in looking for a takedown but Walter gets double underhooks and turns Hillard into the cage. #CL2#
Hillard darts in and clinches Walter up against the cage.
Hillard is pressed up against the cage. Walter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hillard down to the mat. Hillard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hillard goes for a double leg but Walter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walter continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walter wants to clinch up but Hillard keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Walter shoots in and bounces Hillard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hillard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter dodges the punch combination from Hillard.
Hillard scores with a head kick.
Walter tests Hillard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Walter is looking to clinch but Hillard is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hillard! But no joy.
Walter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Hillard. That snapped Walter's head back.
Hillard closes the distance and clinches up with Walter, looking for a takedown. Hillard pushes Walter against the cage but Walter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walter misses with a takedown
and Hillard counters with a head kick.
Hillard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hillard is breathing heavily.
Hillard tries for a takedown but Walter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Walter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walter wants to take a breather but Hillard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Walter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter wants to stand and escape but instead Hillard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Hillard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walter working a defensive guard here.
Hillard is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Hillard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hillard counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Hillard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Hillard. Those never looked like landing.
Walter throws a body kick that misses.
Walter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walter wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Hillard clinches.
Hillard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hillard darts in and clinches Walter up against the cage.
Walter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Hillard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walter uses from the top position. #ES2#
Hillard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Walter looks for a takedown but Hillard sprawls well.
Hillard shoots in but no luck this time.
James Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Hillard.
Walter moves in looking to clinch but Hillard pushes him off.
Walter darts in looking for a takedown but Hillard gets double underhooks and turns Walter into the cage.
Hillard scores with a spinning back kick!
Hillard dives in and grabs Walter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes down on Hillard's head and hops out.
Walter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hillard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Hillard gets a clinch.
Walter is trying to force a seperation but Hillard has the dominant position.
Hillard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walter has had enough of the clinch but Hillard keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Walter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Hillard manages to pull guard.
Hillard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#ES2#
Hillard has his feet on Walter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hillard defends it nicely.
James Walter is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hillard shoots for a takedown but Walter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hillard fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter has his takedown stuffed
and Hillard counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Walter forces Hillard back against the cage and clinches.
Hillard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walter stops a takedown attempt from Hillard.
#BC2#
Hillard breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Hillard, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Hillard against the cage but Hillard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hillard fails to land the takedown.
Walter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hillard circles away.
Hillard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Hillard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Hillard closes the distance and pushes Walter back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Hillard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hillard 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Hillard!
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