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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SyFi 5
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
De Barros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Barros passes to side control.
De Barros works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Barros controlling from mount. #SUB#
Miller has left one of his arms exposed and De Barros doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Miller screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo De Barros!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Strange closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.
Rivers jumps guard but Strange turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Strange successfully pulls guard.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strange's head.
Strange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strange trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers really is a fat lump.#ES2#
Strange has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rivers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
No luck for Strange with that takedown attempt.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strange avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Strange's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strange is defended easily by Rivers.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Strange.
Strange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Strange backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Rivers tries to clinch up.
Strange throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Strange scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Rivers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strange keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Rivers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strange can't fight it off and eventually Rivers manages to take the fight to the floor. Strange looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers postures up.
#SUB2#
Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to get up but he can't break Strange's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strange trying to control the position.
#T3#
Strange 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.
Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strange can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Strange has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Strange wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Strange is trying to stand up here but Rivers is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Strange thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Strange goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Strange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strange looks winded!#CL2#
Strange has managed to clinch.
#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Rivers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Trouble Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
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 Rocco Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strange somewhat.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strange scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Strange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Strange.#T1#
Rivers tries to clinch but Strange is having none of it.
Rivers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strange tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strange to the ground. Strange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strange looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strange. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Strange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers is pulling down on Strange's head to control his posture.
Strange postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers is trying to keep Strange in close.
Rivers wants to stand up but Strange is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Strange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange stands up over Rivers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivers has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Rivers has managed to clinch.
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Strange has the dominant position.#T4#
Strange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rivers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Strange breaks the clinch.
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
Strange looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Strange shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rivers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trouble Strange will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rivers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strange doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strange is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him. #SUB2#
Strange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocco Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Strange has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Strange controlling the position.
Rivers throws a strike but Strange rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Rivers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strange wants to control but Rivers passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strange tries to kick Rivers off but Rivers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Rivers decides to return to a standing position. #T3##CL2#
Strange rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Trouble Strange seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strange is pressed up against the cage. Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strange down to the mat. Strange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Strange. Strange gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Strange in a clinch.
#T4##TD#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Strange to the mat.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strange prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers seems keen to control Strange's posture.
Rivers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strange manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rivers 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Rivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzo. #CL2#
Gonzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gonzo pulls Brennan into guard.
Brennan trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzo wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brennan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brennan throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzo has a closed guard, preventing Brennan from standing up.
Gonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brennan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brennan postures up in Gonzo's guard and throws a big left but Gonzo blocks it. #T1#
Gonzo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Brennan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brennan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brennan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzo trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gonzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brennan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but Brennan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brennan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gonzo easily slips into full mount! #T2#
Brennan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brennan cracks Gonzo with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gonzo looking for a guillotine here but Brennan defends easily.
Gonzo keeping full guard, as Brennan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Brennan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brennan stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzo.#T3#
Gonzo trying to control the position here.
Brennan landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzo is trying to keep Brennan in close.
Gonzo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brennan throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gonzo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brennan has picked Gonzo up and slammed him! Gonzo can't keep hold of the triangle and Brennan manages to pass to side control!#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.#SUB#
Brennan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brennan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brennan trying to pass the guard but Gonzo defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzo tries to get to full guard but Brennan has control of the leg.
Gonzo wants to get back to full guard but Brennan has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Gonzo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Brennan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Gonzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Gonzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brennan sprawls well initially but Gonzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brennan 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.
Brennan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brennan is looking to control Gonzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brennan avoid being mounted?
Gonzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo is pressing down on Brennan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brennan is holding on for now.
Brennan is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzo sits in half guard. #T1#
Gonzo trying to mount his opponent but Brennan defends it.
Gonzo is keen to just control but Brennan is a slippery customer.
Gonzo tries to stand and escape but Brennan is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gonzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzo is thwarting Brennan's attempts to control the position.
Brennan is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzo sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gonzo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gonzo pushes Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gonzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Gonzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Gonzo drives through with a takedown into Brennan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonzo is breathing heavily.
Brennan trying to control the position here.
Brennan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gonzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Brennan is retaining full guard.
Brennan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzo is looking to stand up but Brennan won't let him.
Brennan looking to control but Gonzo passes into half guard.
Brennan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzo stalling.
Gonzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Brennan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brennan is looking to control Gonzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brennan avoid being mounted?
Hunter Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brennan controls his leg.
Brennan is trying to control but can't.
Gonzo wants to free his trapped foot but Brennan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brennan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzo postures up.
Brennan looking for a sweep. Not yet Brennan, not yet.
Brennan trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzo is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brennan enables Gonzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brennan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brennan is adopting a defensive guard.
Brennan keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Brennan striking from his own guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
Brennan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gonzo throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Brennan counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzo looking for a sweep but Brennan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brennan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gonzo tries to hold on but Brennan pushes him away. #ES2#
Gonzo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Gonzo lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzo. Brennan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brennan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gonzo manages to circle out of the way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Gonzo darts in and clinches Brennan up against the cage.
Brennan is trying to push Gonzo away but Gonzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Gonzo successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Gonzo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gonzo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brennan uses it to pass to side control.
Gonzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brennan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU#
Brennan stands up. #CL2#
Gonzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Brennan has had enough of the clinch but Gonzo keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzo keeps control of Brennan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brennan's efforts to push away.
Gonzo leaning against his opponent.
#T2##TD2#
Gonzo has Brennan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brennan tumbling to the mat - Gonzo dives into Brennan's guard.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brennan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brennan pulls Gonzo in to control the position.
Brennan working a defensive guard here.
Brennan managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Brennan.#T3#
Gonzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Brennan is retaining full guard.
Brennan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Gonzo decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Gonzo 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.#T4#
Gonzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brennan is proving hard to escape from.
Brennan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brennan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzo controls Brennan momentarily but Brennan frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brennan looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzo 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 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Gonzo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Miller gets a clinch. #TD2#
Miller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hatfield regains 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.
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller passes Hatfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hatfield is positioning himself well to prevent Miller advancing to mount.
Hatfield is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hatfield kicks off Miller and gets to his feet.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1##TD2#
Hatfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hatfield wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hatfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard. #REVR#
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hatfield lands a couple of digs.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hatfield landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hatfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Hatfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miller, up you get!
Miller looks winded!
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Miller. #TD#
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hatfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Hatfield stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller tries to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hatfield has one foot on Miller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Greg Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Hatfield darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.#TD#
Hatfield pulls guard successfully.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller tries to stand but Hatfield is controlling from the bottom.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hatfield wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Hatfield trying to control the position here.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #ES#
Hatfield uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Hatfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hatfield fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Hatfield controls the position.
Hatfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Hatfield goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hatfield but great work by Miller.#SUB2#
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Miller is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hatfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
Hatfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
Miller wants to stand but Hatfield has his arm trapped.
Hatfield trying his best to control but Miller has mounted him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Hatfield is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Hatfield somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Hatfield shoots in.#TD#
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hatfield's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVB#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Hatfield has his feet on Miller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hatfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##TD#
Hatfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller pushes Hatfield off but Hatfield dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hatfield staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Hatfield has hold of Miller's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Miller seems comfortable defending it but Hatfield has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Miller is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Miller is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hatfield couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Levi Hatfield!
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