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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFA 5 Balboa vs Kelly
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Slam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Masson misses. #CL2#
Slam instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Slam pulls guard successfully.
Slam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slam looking to control.
#SUB#
Masson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slam is trying to control the position but Masson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Masson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Masson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slam looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slam lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Slam clinches.
Masson wants a takedown.
Masson is breathing heavily.
Masson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masson has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Masson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Masson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Slam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slam managing to control the position.
Masson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Slam is controlling Masson's posture.
Slam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masson looking to pass the guard.
Masson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Slam closes the distance and pushes Masson back into the cage.#TD2#
Slam jumps guard.
Slam keeping full guard, as Masson tries to pass.
Masson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masson postures up in Slam's guard and throws a big left but Slam blocks it.
Masson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choke Slam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masson with a poor takedown
and Masson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Slam counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Slam rushes Masson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masson tries for a takedown but Slam manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Masson. 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.#TD2#
Slam jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Slam keeping moving, preventing Masson from controlling successfully.
Slam working a defensive guard here.
Slam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masson content to stall in guard here.
Masson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB2#
Slam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masson defends well.
Masson passes Slam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masson.
Slam trying to hold on to Masson's head to control him but Masson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Masson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Slam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masson misses with a takedown attempt
and Slam counters with a body kick.
Slam digs a good hook to Masson's body.
#CL2#
Slam rushes Masson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Slam pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Slam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Slam is looking for a triangle but Masson pushes his legs off easily.
Masson is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slam is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choke Slam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Masson or perhaps it was just good defense by Slam, which made it look bad.
Slam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victor Masson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Slam gets a clinch. #TD#
Masson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Masson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slam is trying to control the position but Masson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Masson wants to pass the guard but Slam is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Masson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masson wants to control from the top but Slam keeps moving.
Masson working some strikes from top position.
Masson 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slam 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.#CL2#
Slam gets a clinch. #TD2#
Slam successfully pulls guard.
Slam keeping full guard, as Masson tries to pass.
Slam is trying to keep Masson in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Slam has his foot on Masson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masson works his way back into a safe position though.
Masson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Slam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Slam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Victor Masson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choke Slam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Slam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choke Slam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slam 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choke Slam!
An out of breath Choke Slam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Rearden lands a left and a right that send Zaidi crashing to the mat, dazed. Rearden thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Rearden moves out of range of the body kick from Zaidi.
Rearden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rearden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rearden rushes Zaidi with punches - Zaidi moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Zaidi goes down! Rearden follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Rearden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Campana.#CUT#
It looks like Marcio Machado has been cut.
Campana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Machado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machado stops Campana from standing up.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Campana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machado is controlling him.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Campana wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it. #SU2#
Machado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado with the counter takedown but Campana avoids it easily.#TD2#
Machado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Machado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Campana is trying to escape and Machado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Campana is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machado! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcio Machado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vargas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barrera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barrera is controlling Vargas's posture.
Vargas postures up.
#SUB2#
Barrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrera pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Barrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
Barrera is looking to sweep but instead, Vargas has passed into half guard.
Barrera trying to control from the bottom.
Vargas wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Barrera uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Barrera looking to control.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Barrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Barrera is keeping the position.
Vargas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas cracks Barrera with a solid left hand.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Barrera has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
Barrera trying to control the position here.
Vargas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vargas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barrera is proving hard to escape from.
We've been informed that Barrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas. #SUB2#
Barrera has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Vargas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrera's guard.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rigoberto Vargas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Vargas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrera is trying to defend but Vargas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rigoberto Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrera is concentrating on defense, preventing Vargas from advancing position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to Barrera's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas prevents Barrera from improving his position.
Barrera trying to control but Vargas postures up.
#T1#
Barrera gets full guard.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Barrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Barrera!#REVB#
Barrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vargas trying to control but Barrera postures up.
Barrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Barrera passes to side control.
Vargas is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Barrera trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Barrera working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vargas clinches up against the cage.
Vargas has Barrera pressed against the cage.
Vargas stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vargas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
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.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barrera.
#TD2#
Barrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vargas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vargas prevents Barrera from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Barrera working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vargas is doing well to defend. Barrera seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vargas is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Barrera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Masson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morin to see if he's OK.
Masson controls the position.
Morin really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Masson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Masson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Masson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Masson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Masson looks up at the clock and then as Morin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Masson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Masson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Masson is trying to get an arm triangle but Morin is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Masson stalls from top position.#T2#
Masson working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Masson in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Morin's face as Masson controls the position.
Masson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masson working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morin is letting Masson control him for a moment.
Masson looks up at the clock and then as Morin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Masson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Masson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Masson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masson staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Masson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Masson tries a head kick but it misses.
Masson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morin tries to sprawl out of it but Masson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morin is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Masson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Masson wants to work for an arm triangle but Morin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masson connects with a nice short shot to Morin's temple.
Masson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Masson controlling the action here.
More stalling from Masson.
Masson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morin is looking to improve his position.
Masson controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Masson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Masson is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Masson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masson. #SUB2#
Masson wants to work for an arm triangle but Morin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Masson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morin is trying to escape the position but Masson is controlling the position.
Masson working the head and body with strikes.
Masson is chipping away with strikes.
Masson landing strikes. #T4#
Masson happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Masson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morin, who protects the arm well.
Masson takes a little break here. Morin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Masson scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morin taking a bit of punishment here - Masson scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Masson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Morin clinches up with Masson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Morin successfully pulls guard.
Masson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Morin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masson is pushing down on Morin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morin is fighting to maintain full guard but Masson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Masson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morin defends it well. #T1#
Masson trying to control the pace.
Masson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masson stalling. #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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masson connects with a nice short shot to Morin's temple.
Masson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morin strikes from the bottom but Masson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Masson controls the position.
Victor Masson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Masson lands a few punches from side control.
Masson grinds an elbow into Morin's temple. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Masson lands a few punches from side control.
Masson is staying tight to Morin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The adventures of Masson the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benito Morin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Masson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Masson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Masson!
Victor Masson 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: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Barrera scores with a takedown into Sears's 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.
Barrera stopping the sweep attempt from Sears.
Barrera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Barrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sears really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barrera controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sears struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Barrera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sears is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barrera yanks on the arm and Sears is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barrera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Barrera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Campana lands with a nice combination. Gotch backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Gotch has been cut.
Campana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Campana scores with a three punch combo!
Campana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Campana.
Campana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gotch. That did some damage!
Gotch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Campana enables Gotch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotch passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gotch stops Campana from getting back to his feet.
Gotch controlling the action here.
Gotch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Campana is looking to escape.
Gotch trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Gotch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campana is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gotch in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Gotch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Campana to stand up. #T2#
Campana connects with a solid leg kick.
Campana lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Gotch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campana is pressed up against the cage. Gotch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campana down to the mat. Campana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Campana enables Gotch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotch manages to pass to side control.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campana is trying to stand.
Campana tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gotch manages to move to mount!
Gotch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Campana is trying to stand but he's just given Gotch his back.#T3#
Campana trying to get back to his feet but Gotch is in full control for now.
What can Campana do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Gotch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Our spies down at at Bobby's Bench Shop inform us that Gotch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Campana wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Campana with him. Campana is trying to defend but Gotch has an arm under the chin now! Campana grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Gotch!
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