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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Torcida 5 - Breed Vs Bailey
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Morris thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
A swing and a miss from Morris.#TD#
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morris's guard.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position. #T1#
Michaels controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morris!
#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Michaels has been cut.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Michaels tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
#CL#
Michaels clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Morris is working for takedown but Michaels is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Morris gets control of Michaels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Michaels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michaels moves into full mount!
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Michaels moves to back control. #SUB#
Michaels is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Morris won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Michaels off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Michaels!
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Event:
Torcida 2 - Silva Vs Marquez
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Peschi is looking to clinch.
Gunnar feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peschi.
Peschi tries to clinch but Gunnar moves out of range.
Peschi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnar.
Gunnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Peschi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peschi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Gunnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peschi won't be happy with that.
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.
Peschi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gunnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peschi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peschi is pushing Gunnar's head away, looking to escape. Gunnar manages to hold on to the position though.
Peschi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Peschi is not content to let Gunnar control the position.
Peschi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunnar.
#T1#
Gunnar controlling the position from side mount.
Peschi is trying to control Gunnar's posture but Gunnar avoids it.
Gunnar controlling the position.
Peschi is trying to control Gunnar's posture but Gunnar avoids it.
Gunnar controls the position from side control.
Peschi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gunnar connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peschi is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peschi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunnar lands an elbow.
Gunnar controls the position.
Gunnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Gunnar cracks Peschi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gunnar'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnar trying to control the position but Peschi is working away. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnar is really struggling to control Peschi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gunnar landing strikes.
Peschi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunnar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gunnar working the head and body with strikes.
Peschi is looking for a sweep.
Peschi wants to control but Gunnar postures up.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Gunnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunnar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Peschi!#SUB#
Gunnar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peschi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peschi shrugs it off.
Gunnar cracks Peschi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnar controlling his opponent.
Gunnar looking to control but Peschi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Gunnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Peschi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Gunnar counters with a shoot takedown. Peschi fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peschi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Peschi stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnar.
Peschi looking to sit in guard and control but Gunnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gunnar controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peschi is trying to control the position but Gunnar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peschi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnar wants to pass the guard but Peschi is keeping the position.
Gunnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Gunnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peschi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gunnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gunnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peschi can do to turn this around?
Gunnar working some strikes from top position.
Peschi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunnar controls the pace.#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.
Gunnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gunnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gunnar tries to move to mount but Peschi blocks the move with his legs.
Gunnar just content to control the position. #T3#
Gunnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Peschi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Gunnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austin Gunnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunnar cracks Peschi with a big elbow. #T4#
Gunnar is looking to take a break and control but Peschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peschi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peschi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peschi is breathing heavily.
Peschi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gunnar is chipping away with strikes.
Gunnar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peschi's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Gunnar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gunnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Gunnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peschi's half guard.
Peschi is trying to stand up here but Gunnar is controlling him well.
Gunnar is just content to waste time from the top position. Peschi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gunnar trying to control but Peschi is working from the bottom.
Gunnar is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peschi keeping moving, preventing Gunnar from controlling successfully.
Gunnar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Gunnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peschi keeping moving, preventing Gunnar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gunnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Peschi is retaining full guard.
Gunnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gunnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Peschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peschi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peschi keeping full guard, as Gunnar tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peschi darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Gunnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Gunnar in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Peschi defending against the ground and pound.
Peschi prevents Gunnar from moving into mount.
Gunnar trying to control the position but Peschi is working away.
Peschi wants to control but Gunnar postures up.
Gunnar is chipping away with strikes.
Austin Gunnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peschi prevents Gunnar from improving position.
Peschi tries to buck Gunnar off but Gunnar is having none of it.
Peschi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunnar takes a little break here. Peschi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Peschi is looking to reverse the position.
Gunnar controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marko Peschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Gunnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunnar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Gunnar!
An out of breath Austin Gunnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Marko Peschi had this to say: 'I will be back stronger'.
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Event:
Torcida 1 - Martel Vs Opened
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toa walks away with a smile on his face. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toa throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright wants to clinch.
Toa throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Toa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Toa circles away.
Joe Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wright.
Wright wants to clinch
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Wright rushes Toa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Toa lands with a good body shot.
Toa cracks Wright with a good jab.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toa avoids it really well and circles away.
Toa is looking for a counter combo.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Wright closes the distance but Toa moves to the side
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright tries to clinch
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toa lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Toa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toa works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Toa.
Toa looks to land a combination. Wright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands with a shot to the body.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Toa had a free shot at his head there.
Wright looks to clinch
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that round.
That's time! Toa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wright tries to clinch
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Toa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
Wright wants to clinch
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Toa - just one landing.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
Wright walks into a jab.#T1#
Toa stalks Wright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wright's face. Wright staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright closes the distance but Toa moves to the side
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Wright tries to clinch up
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
Joe Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toa misses with a wild combination.
Toa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright tries for a takedown but Toa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Toa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimi Toa is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toa lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Wright misses with a takedown
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wright rushes Toa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toa connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright moves to clinch but Toa breaks away
and Toa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking. #T4#
Wright misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright shoots and misses
and Toa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Toa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a straight right hand.
Wright tries to clinch
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Toa scores with a punch to the head.
Toa slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wright.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toa swivels and escapes.
Wright tries to clinch but Toa moves away
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toa counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Toa to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Toa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toa connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Toa lands a two punch combo.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Jab, jab by Toa - just one landing.
Toa stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Toa as he connects with a hook.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toa, as that shot connected.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Toa, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Toa against the cage but Toa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Wright looks to move away, Toa throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!#T3#
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toa.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Toa finish him?
and Toa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Wright! He's just covering up as Toa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Toa!
Jimi Toa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joe Wright stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Shitt!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Michaels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bridges is looking for a sweep. Michaels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michaels content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michaels.
Bridges is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Michaels seems content to control.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges is trying to maintain the position but Michaels is very close to passing his half guard.
Michaels is controlling the pace.
Bridges trying to control but Michaels postures up.
#T1#
Michaels slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bridges dives in and scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.#T2#
Bridges won't allow Michaels to sweep him here.
Michaels keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels trying to control the position here.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridges is aware though and is defending well.
Bridges works over Michaels with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges really is a fat lump.
Bridges lands a couple of elbows.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bridges connects with a couple of short punches.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels managing to control the position.
Michaels's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Michaels is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Bridges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels controlling the position.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
Michaels looks winded!
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bridges postures up.
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bridges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bridges trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom. #T4#
Michaels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Michaels being controlled here momentarily.
Michaels won't allow Bridges to get back to his feet.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bridges pulls Michaels in close to prevent any damage.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bridges trying to control the position.
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 Elvis Bridges will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bridges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
More stalling from Michaels.
Bridges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michaels stops Bridges from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bridges's head.
Bridges keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass.
Bridges looking to control.
Michaels sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Bridges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michaels 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bridges clinches. #TD#
Bridges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bridges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bridges trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Bridges is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bridges manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Bridges's guard.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Bridges is controlling Michaels's posture.
Michaels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bridges looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Michaels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bridges is keeping the position for now.
Michaels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michaels pushing down on Bridges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Michaels trying to mount his opponent but Bridges defends it.
Michaels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bridges is looking to improve his position.
Michaels controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Michaels 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.
Michaels trying to mount his opponent but Bridges defends it.
Bridges pushes Michaels off looking to stand but Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michaels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.#CL#
Bridges has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels jumps guard.
Bridges works over Michaels with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bridges in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anthony Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bridges stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges being controlled here momentarily.
Bridges throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Bridges jumps guard but Michaels stands there with Bridges around his waist. Bridges gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michaels with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Michaels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Bridges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bridges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels controlling Bridges's posture.
Michaels controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bridges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridges is aware though and is defending well.
Michaels is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels controlling the position.#SUB2#
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michaels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bridges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bridges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bridges postures up.
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridges connects with a couple of short punches.
Bridges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bridges is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
Bridges scoring with some ground and pound.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bridges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Michaels's guard.
Michaels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
Bridges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bridges in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Michaels wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment.
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Michaels is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Bridges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Bridges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bridges with a nice head shot there.
Bridges wants to get up but he can't break Michaels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bridges 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elvis Bridges!
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