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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Sli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sli is looking to clinch but Fonseca is avoiding it.
Sli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Sli forces Fonseca back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sli jumps guard.
Sli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonseca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonseca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Fonseca in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fonseca !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Javier Fonseca !
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Event:
KFC: Welcome 330k!!
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sandman looks to land a combination. Gathuessi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Sianga Gathuessi has been cut.#CL2#
Gathuessi clinches.
Sandman misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sandman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gathuessi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sandman to the mat. Sandman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gathuessi content to stall in guard here.
Gathuessi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Gathuessi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandman is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gathuessi is looking for a triangle but Sandman pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gathuessi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sandman drops back looking for a leg! Gathuessi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gathuessi manages to kick Sandman off! Sandman jumps back into Gathuessi's guard. #T1#
Sandman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Gathuessi blocks nicely.
Sandman trying to control but Gathuessi is working from the bottom.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Gathuessi pulls Sandman in close to prevent any damage.
Gathuessi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gathuessi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gathuessi is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman trying to control but Gathuessi is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gathuessi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Gathuessi keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandman misses with an uppercut.
Sandman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gathuessi's head backwards.#KD#
Sandman steps into range and cracks Gathuessi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gathuessi flops backwards and Sandman dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Gathuessi is rocked!
Sandman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Gathuessi is still in real trouble! Can Sandman finish him?
Sandman is in close to Gathuessi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandman postures up and lands a big shot to Gathuessi's brow. #SUB2#
Gathuessi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sandman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gathuessi.
Gathuessi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Sianga Gathuessi's cut even more.#SUB#
Sandman tries for a kimura but Gathuessi is defending well. #SUB#
Sandman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gathuessi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandman 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.#SU#
Sandman stands up.
Gathuessi seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Sandman cracks Gathuessi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gathuessi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sandman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gathuessi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Sandman!
An out of breath Mr Sandman 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Moses shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Moses drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armstrong dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Moses is pulling down on Armstrong's head. It's preventing any offense from Armstrong, at least for the moment.#SU#
Moses is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moses closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moses.
#T1#
Armstrong tries a body shot but Moses blocks it.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
Moses is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Armstrong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Moses is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Armstrong. #CUT#
It looks like Sean Moses has been cut.
Armstrong presses Moses against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armstrong prevents Moses from breaking the clinch.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lucas Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Moses.
Armstrong tries to work over Moses's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moses.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Moses wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Moses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Moses tries to tie him up.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moses tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moses changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moses looks winded!#CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Moses back into the cage.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moses. #T3#
Moses wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moses avoids it.
Moses wants to take the fight to the mat but Armstrong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moses can't break the clinch.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Moses takes a shot to the head.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moses avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Moses.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moses's face.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Moses.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land. #T4#
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moses prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moses prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moses blocks it with crossed arms.
Moses blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moses tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Moses's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Moses with that takedown attempt.
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Moses shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Moses and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong wants to clinch.#T1#
Moses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Armstrong but Armstrong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moses manages to circle out of the way.
Lucas Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Moses.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sean Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moses blocking some punches.
Moses tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moses avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong. #T2#
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Moses avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice knee to the body.
Moses on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Moses blocks it.
Armstrong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moses.
Armstrong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moses avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Moses avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Armstrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moses or not.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Moses controls the action.
Armstrong lands an elbow that stopped Moses in his tracks for a moment.
Armstrong is leaning against Moses and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Moses.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Moses.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Moses has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Armstrong pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong lands a good knee to the midsection. Moses won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Moses wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that Moses shrugs off.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moses avoids it.
Lucas Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Moses blocks with his arms.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moses has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Sean Moses's cut even more.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Moses's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Moses is avoiding it.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Moses is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Moses is having none of it.
Moses keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Moses is avoiding it.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Moses with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a big counter combination but Moses scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moses goes for a double leg but Armstrong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armstrong continues to drive forward.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Moses breaks away and moves out of range.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around?
Moses throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.#CL#
Armstrong rushes Moses and presses him up against the cage.
Moses misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Moses.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Moses controls the action.
#T2#
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucas Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Moses.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Moses blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong landing knees to the body.
Moses blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moses blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Moses blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moses is defending well for now.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moses managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moses.
#T3#
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Moses.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Moses controls the action.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moses is defending well for now.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong lands an elbow just above Moses 's eye.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Moses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moses avoids it.#T4#
Moses blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong has Moses pressed against the cage, preventing Moses from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moses has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Moses avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Moses takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong cracks Moses with a nice body shot.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moses's face.
Sean Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moses takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gathuessi defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Gathuessi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Gathuessi clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gathuessi.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Gathuessi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chapman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Gathuessi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gathuessi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gathuessi keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gathuessi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gathuessi wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him. #T1#
Chapman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Gathuessi controlling Chapman's posture. #ES2#
Gathuessi has his feet on Chapman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gathuessi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gathuessi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Gathuessi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gathuessi continues to drive forward.
Gathuessi throws a counter combo.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gathuessi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Gathuessi persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gathuessi is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A left lands for Chapman.#CUT#
It looks like Sianga Gathuessi has been cut.
Gathuessi fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chapman shoots in but Gathuessi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Chapman pushes Gathuessi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gathuessi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chapman tries to break the clinch but Gathuessi is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gathuessi breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi moves out of range.
Chapman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gathuessi on the side of the head.#T3#
Chapman swings for the body but Gathuessi moves out of range.
Gathuessi darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Gathuessi into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Gathuessi on that attempt.
Chapman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gathuessi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Gathuessi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapman sprawls well. Chapman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gathuessi gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Gathuessi drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
We've been informed that Gathuessi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gathuessi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chapman is defending well.#T4#
Chapman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gathuessi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gathuessi trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gathuessi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chapman uses from the top position.
Gathuessi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gathuessi prevents Chapman from getting back to his feet.
Gathuessi controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Gathuessi stands up from Chapman's guard - Gathuessi perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sianga Gathuessi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sianga Gathuessi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gathuessi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad.
Gathuessi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapman swivels and escapes.
Chapman shoots in looking for a takedown but Gathuessi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chapman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gathuessi wants to counter with a clinch but Chapman pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Chapman as Gathuessi shoots in.
Timothy Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sianga Gathuessi.
Gathuessi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gathuessi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Chapman.
Chapman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Chapman has closed the distance and engaged Gathuessi in a clinch.
Gathuessi has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gathuessi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Gathuessi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapman controls the action.
Gathuessi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
#TD2#
Gathuessi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gathuessi manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Chapman is letting Gathuessi control him for a moment.
Gathuessi is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Gathuessi.
Gathuessi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chapman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gathuessi.
#T3#
Chapman tries to buck Gathuessi off but he can't manage it.
Gathuessi tries to control but Chapman wriggling away.
Gathuessi working Chapman over with strikes here.
Gathuessi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gathuessi looking to control but Chapman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gathuessi working for a submission but Chapman is keeping him at bay.
Chapman taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Timothy Chapman has been cut.#T4##SU2#
Gathuessi is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Chapman closes the distance and pushes Gathuessi back into the cage.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gathuessi tries to stall but Chapman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chapman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gathuessi tries to pull guard but Chapman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gathuessi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chapman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chapman wants to take the fight to the mat but Gathuessi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timothy Chapman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Gathuessi slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Gathuessi on that attempt.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gathuessi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gathuessi.
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but Gathuessi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi avoids them all with ease.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Gathuessi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL#
Chapman takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gathuessi controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Gathuessi successfully pulls guard.
Gathuessi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#ES2#
Gathuessi pushes Chapman off and scrambles back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gathuessi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Gathuessi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gathuessi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gathuessi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gathuessi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chapman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gathuessi manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gathuessi landing punches.
Gathuessi controlling his opponent. #T3#
Gathuessi wants to control the action but instead Chapman gets a body lock and reverses into Gathuessi's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Gathuessi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chapman is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gathuessi working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
#SU#
Chapman gets to his feet. Gathuessi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gathuessi shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Gathuessi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGathuessi.
Gathuessi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapman defends well and Gathuessi ends up having to push Chapman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Gathuessi backpedaling.
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Gathuessi checks the leg kick.
Chapman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Chapman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Chapman has picked Gathuessi up - he's going for a ride! Chapman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gathuessi gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gathuessi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Gathuessi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gathuessi striking off his back but it's not causing Chapman any problems.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Chapman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gathuessi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timothy Chapman.
I think Chapman 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pasternak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pasternak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pasternak on the ground.
Pasternak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Pasternak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasternak working the head and body with strikes.
Pasternak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pasternak scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!#T1#
Pasternak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pasternak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Pasternak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pasternak lands with a punch from half guard.
Pasternak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pasternak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Pasternak seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Pasternak is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Pasternak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Pasternak controlling the action here.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Pasternak keeps him under control.
Pasternak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pasternak 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pasternak drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Pasternak lands strikes from half guard.
Pasternak controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasternak blocks the strikes from Ferguson.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vsevolod Pasternak dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Pasternak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pasternak stands and throws Ferguson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pasternak slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasternak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasternak landing a few strikes.
Pasternak works to advance to full mount. Ferguson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Pasternak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pasternak lands a big elbow - Ferguson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ferguson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vsevolod Pasternak !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Derange shoots in for a double leg but Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ricci lands a body punch.
Derange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Derange drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ricci pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ricci rushes Derange and presses him up against the cage.
Derange has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ricci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martino Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Derange.#TD#
Ricci turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ricci manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Derange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ricci tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ricci working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Ricci stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Ricci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ricci leaning against his opponent.
Ricci cracks Derange with a nice body shot.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Derange backwards.
Derange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ricci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Ricci takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ricci drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Derange drops back looking for a leg! Ricci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricci manages to kick Derange off! Derange jumps back into Ricci's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Derange 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. #SUB2#
Derange drops back looking for a leg! Ricci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricci manages to kick Derange off! Derange jumps back into Ricci's guard.
Derange looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ricci wants to stand up but Derange is controlling him. #SUB2#
Derange 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ricci is looking to stand back up but Derange counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ricci. #SUB2#
Derange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Derange is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Derange. #SUB2#
Derange is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martino Ricci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ricci drives through and clinches with Derange against the cage.
Ricci stops a takedown attempt from Derange.
Ricci pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Ricci jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Derange 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. #SUB2#
Derange 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.#SUB2#
Derange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Derange drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Derange jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seb Derange has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Derange is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ricci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ricci has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ricci wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Derange's closed guard. He's half up but Derange has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Derange pivots and extends the arm, Ricci falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Derange! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seb Derange!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gregory manages to pull guard.
Fonseca tries to stand but Gregory is controlling from the bottom.
Fonseca works over Gregory with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fonseca on the ground.
Gregory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonseca .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonseca throws a strike but Gregory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fonseca pulls Gregory in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Fonseca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gregory should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fonseca has tightened it up now! Gregory should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francisco Javier Fonseca !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gathuessi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gathuessi wants to pass to mount but Vasquez is defending the position.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gathuessi working Vasquez over with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vasquez has been cut.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gathuessi in particular looking to stall.
Vasquez trying to control but Gathuessi postures up.
#SUB#
Vasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gathuessi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi trying to control the pace.
Gathuessi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working. #T1#
Vasquez wants to improve his position but Gathuessi is controlling well.
Gathuessi working Vasquez over with strikes.
Vasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gathuessi 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.
Gathuessi wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez is trying to control the position but Gathuessi postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gathuessi wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Gathuessi looking to pass the guard.
Gathuessi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasquez is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gathuessi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gathuessi wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Vasquez trying to control but Gathuessi postures up.
Vasquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Gathuessi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gathuessi is taking a breather. Vasquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gathuessi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vasquez's thigh. Vasquez counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Gathuessi from controlling successfully.
Gathuessi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gathuessi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gathuessi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vasquez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gathuessi, into his guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gathuessi trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sianga Gathuessi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Vasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gathuessi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gathuessi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gathuessi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Gathuessi keeps him under control.#T1#
Gathuessi is pressing down on Vasquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasquez is holding on for now.
Vasquez wants to control but Gathuessi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gathuessi is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gathuessi stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gathuessi being controlled here momentarily.
Vasquez 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.
Vasquez is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Gathuessi, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes Gathuessi against the cage but Gathuessi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Gathuessi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gathuessi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gathuessi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Gathuessi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Gathuessi stands up out of the half guard. #KD2#
Gathuessi lands a big head kick that sends Vasquez tumbling to the mat! Gathuessi takes a step backwards and waves Vasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Vasquez is rocked!#TD2#
Gathuessi shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Vasquez is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sianga Gathuessi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Petkov keeps control of Masters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masters.
Petkov is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Petkov working aggressively here.
Masters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Masters tightens his grip and picks Petkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Petkov manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Masters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petkov, up you get!
Masters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petkov sprawls and moves away.
Petkov looks winded!
Petkov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Masters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Masters is trying to break free.
Masters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petkov has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Masters.
#TD#
Masters jumps guard.
Masters tries to strike from the bottom.
Masters pulls Petkov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Masters looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petkov has picked Masters up and slammed him! Masters can't keep hold of the triangle and Petkov manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
My spies in Wolf's Den Cardio and Sparring ($50 a week!!) inform me that Petkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Petkov tries to move to mount but Masters blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Masters parries the strikes from Petkov easily there. Petkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Masters to escape.
Masters struggling a bit here.
Petkov prevents Masters from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masters prevents Petkov from moving into mount.
Masters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petkov on the ground.#T3#
Masters tries to buck Petkov off but Petkov is having none of it.
Masters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masters tries to get out of the position.
Masters controls the position for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masters gets back to half guard.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Petkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Masters pulls guard successfully.
Masters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petkov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Masters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petkov wants to stand but Masters has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Masters dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Masters clinches up with Petkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Petkov looking for a takedown.
Petkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Masters gets an underhook and turns Petkov into the cage.
Masters scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters prevents Petkov from breaking the clinch.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Petkov is breathing heavily.
Petkov is trying to break free.
Masters effectively controlling the action here.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petkov can do to turn this around?#T1##TD#
Masters pulls Petkov into guard.
Petkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masters's guard.
Petkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Masters is pulling down on Petkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petkov, at least for the moment.
Masters continues to stall.
Petkov won't allow Masters to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Masters is looking for a triangle but Petkov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Masters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
Masters misses with a low kick. #CL#
Masters moves into the clinch.
Petkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doug Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petko Petkov.
Masters has had enough of the clinch but Petkov keeps him there for the moment.
Petkov tries to pull guard but Masters holds him up against the cage and eventually Petkov drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Masters.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Petkov has double underhooks.
Masters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petkov wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Masters dominated that second round.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masters moves out of range of the body kick from Petkov.
Petkov is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Petkov, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Petkov against the cage but Petkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masters.
Masters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petkov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters tries to clinch
and Petkov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick.
Petkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
Doug Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body kick from Petkov.
Petkov has a takedown stuffed.
Petkov looks to throw a body kick
and Masters counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Petkov is looking for a takedown.
Masters is working for takedown but Petkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masters lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters throws a series of punches but Petkov moves out of range.
Masters throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petkov counters with a body kick.
Petkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Petkov slams his shin into Masters's torso.
Nice sprawl there from Petkov as Masters shoots in.
Masters fails with the takedown.#T3#
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petkov wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.
Petkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Masters, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masters enables Petkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masters is looking to stand back up but Petkov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Masters. #REVR#
Petkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Masters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Masters trying to control here.
Masters is not content to let Petkov control the position.#SUB#
Masters looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petkov is keen to just control but Masters is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petko Petkov.
I think Masters 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Masters!
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