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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barron is not content to let Pill control the position.
Pill lands a nice forearm strike.
Pill tries to advance to mount but Barron instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Pill slows the pace down in half guard.
Barron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barron moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pill tries to free his leg and advance position but Barron is retaining full guard.
Barron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barron could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barron working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pill looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Pill clinches up with Barron and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Pill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Pill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pill rushes Barron and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Pill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pill wants to control from the top but Barron keeps moving.
Pill is in close to Barron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barron working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Pill throws a big right hand that misses.
Pill wants to control from the top but Barron keeps moving.
Pill stops Barron from standing up.
Pill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Pill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pill slaps away a takedown attempt from Barron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Barron backs off Pill throws a huge counter combo but Barron manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Pill gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Pill decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Barron gets caught napping as Pill dives in and scores a takedown. Barron manages to retain guard.
Pill throwing strikes but missing.
Pill trying to control the position from guard on top but Barron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pill is looking to pass into half guard but Barron pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barron is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Barron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Barron gets to his feet - Pill follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Pill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pill tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barron is trying to buck Pill off.#SUB2#
Pill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barron is pushing Pill's head away, looking to escape. Pill manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Pill trying to control the action but Barron is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barron regains half guard.
Barron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pill's back!#T3##SUB#
Pill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barron's arms. #SUB#
Barron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barron working for a choke but Pill is defending well.
Barron has the hooks in. Pill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barron's arms. #SUB#
Pill showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Pill is trying to get back to his feet but Barron has full control of the position and if anything, Pill has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pill tries to roll but Barron sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Barron patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Barron looking for the choke but no joy.
Pill rolls, trying to escape but Barron keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pill trying to control the action but Barron just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Barron dominated that second round.
That's time! Barron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pill shoots in and bounces Barron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Barron pushes Pill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barron fails with the takedown.
Pill throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Pill clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Pill manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Pill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pill showed some decent athleticism there.
Guy Barron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pill is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Barron manages to get to full guard.
Pill is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barron looking for a sweep. Not yet Barron, not yet.
Pill advances to half guard.
Barron is trying to control but can't.
Pill is trying to control the action in half guard but Barron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barron did well to prevent Pill getting side control.
Pill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barron is trying to stand up here but Pill is controlling him well.
Pill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barron defending well though.
Pill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barron defending well though.
Pill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pill is looking to take a break and control but Barron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barron pushes Pill off looking to stand but Pill dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Pill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barron takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Guy Barron has been cut.#TD2#
Barron gets caught flat footed, as Pill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pill trying to control the position from guard on top but Barron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Pill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pill 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Pill!
In his post fight interview, James Pill started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Elman tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily#TD#
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elman won't be happy with that. #SU#
Mitchell decides to stand back up.
Mitchell with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Elman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Mitchell. #BC2#
Elman breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Elman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Elman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Elman drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Elman has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Elman successfully pulls guard.
Elman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Elman keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Elman 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.#SUB2#
Elman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elman has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitchell is looking to stand up but Elman won't let him.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mitchell is now in half guard.
Elman is looking to improve his position.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchell prevents Elman from improving his position.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but Elman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.
Mitchell throws a strike but Elman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Elman trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Elman wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elman has a closed guard, preventing Mitchell from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Elman did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Elman wants to get back to full guard.
Elman tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Mitchell decides to stand and escape the position.
Elman misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Elman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Elman breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Elman . Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Elman #TD#
and Mitchell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Elman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elman keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moussa Elman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Elman fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Elman rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Elman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Mitchell jumps guard and drags Elman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES#
Mitchell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Elman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Elman holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Elman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elman up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Elman has clasped his hands together around Mitchell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell is working hard here to advance position.
Mitchell 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.
Elman trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
Mitchell is trying to buck Elman off.
Mitchell sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Elman has control of the leg.
Elman wants to pass to mount but Mitchell is defending the position. #SU2#
Elman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Moussa Elman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Elman tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elman throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
#T3#
Elman fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elman as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Elman has Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Elman has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Elman has Mitchell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mitchell tumbling to the mat - Elman dives into Mitchell's guard.
Elman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Elman won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Elman stands and steps away. Mitchell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Elman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Elman as Mitchell shoots in.
Mitchell shoots and misses #CL2#
and Elman moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Elman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Elman clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
Elman won't allow Mitchell to get back to his feet.
Elman looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Elman from controlling successfully.
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Elman is having none of it. #T1#
Elman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elman 's guard. #REVR#
Elman keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
Elman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Elman is pulling down on Mitchell's head. It's preventing any offense from Mitchell, at least for the moment.#T2#
Elman is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elman shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Elman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elman moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Elman .
#T3#
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elman throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell tries to counter with a takedown but Elman is quick to defend against it.
Elman pushes Mitchell away with a front kick.
Ronnie Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Elman has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Elman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Mitchell pulls guard successfully.
Mitchell is looking to stand up but Elman isn't so interested in that idea.
Mitchell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Elman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Elman trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Elman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moussa Elman .
I've got Elman 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moussa Elman !
After winning the bout, Moussa Elman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Elman is looking to chop away at Owen's legs. #CL2#
Elman clinches. #BC2#
Elman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Elman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Owen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elman prevents Owen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen is controlling Elman 's trapped leg to prevent Elman from advancing to side control.
Elman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Owen is concentrating on defense, preventing Elman from advancing position.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Elman has control of the leg.
Owen keeping control of the position.
Elman thows a huge punch but Owen dodges it nicely.
Owen tries to kick Elman off but Elman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Owen is looking for a sweep. Elman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owen is looking to control Elman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen gets back to full guard.
Elman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elman wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Owen seems keen to control Elman 's posture.
Owen being controlled here, momentarily.
Elman throwing strikes but missing.
Owen seems keen to control Elman 's posture.
Owen keeping full guard, as Elman tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Elman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owen, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Elman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Owen regains guard immediately.
Elman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Owen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Owen gets to his feet. Elman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Elman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Elman clinches up against the cage.
Owen leaning against his opponent.
Owen is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Elman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Owen can't fight it off and eventually Elman manages to take the fight to the floor. Owen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elman won't allow Owen to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owen is pulling down on Elman 's head to control his posture.
Elman trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Elman dominated that round.
That's time! Owen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Elman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Elman clinches up with Owen and pushes him back against the cage.
Elman gets through Owen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Elman has hold of one of Owen's legs. Owen is fighting the takedown attempt but Elman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Owen is adopting a defensive guard.
Owen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elman is trying to keep Owen in close.
Owen throws a strike but Elman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Owen has Elman pulled in close to control his posture.
Elman throwing strikes but missing.
Moussa Elman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Elman preventing the sweep.
Elman trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen has Elman pulled in close to control his posture.
Owen controls Elman momentarily but Elman frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Owen trying to control the position.
Elman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Owen holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Owen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owen is controlling Elman 's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Elman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owen is wriggling around but Elman manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR#
Elman is keen to just control but Owen is a slippery customer.
Elman wants to free his trapped foot but Owen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Owen wants to control but Elman is keeping busy.
Owen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elman tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard. #T4#
Owen trying to control the position here.
Elman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elman won't allow Owen to sweep him here.
Owen is controlling Elman 's posture.
Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elman trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Elman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Owen checks a leg kick nicely.
Elman scores with a head kick. Owen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Owen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Noah Owen has been cut.
Owen avoids the head kick by Elman .
Owen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Elman .
Oh Owen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moussa Elman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Elman drives through with a takedown into Owen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Owen 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.
Elman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Owen is trying to keep Elman in close.
Elman postures up in Owen's guard and throws a big left but Owen blocks it.
Elman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Owen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owen is pulling down on Elman 's head. It's preventing any offense from Elman , at least for the moment.
Owen seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elman trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Owen pulls Elman in close to prevent any damage.
Elman won't allow Owen to get back to his feet.
Elman trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owen.
#TD2#
Elman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owen to the ground. Elman is now in Owen's guard.
Owen has a closed guard, preventing Elman from standing up.
Elman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Owen wants to sweep here but Elman controlling him for the moment.
Elman wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Owen is pulling down on Elman 's head to control his posture.
Owen has a closed guard, preventing Elman from standing up. #T3#
Elman trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Owen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU#
Owen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moussa Elman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Elman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elman is in Owen's guard.
Owen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elman wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.
Noah Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moussa Elman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moussa Elman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moussa Elman !
After winning the bout, Moussa Elman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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