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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Koravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashton.
Ashton fails with the takedown.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koravo is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Koravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Keke Koravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ashton.
Ashton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koravo on the side of the head.
Koravo throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Keke Koravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koravo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koravo misses with a head shot. Ashton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koravo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Koravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Koravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koravo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koravo lands a couple of elbows.
Ashton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koravo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Ashton working for a triangle but Koravo defends it easily.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Koravo is in close to Ashton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koravo is pushing down on Ashton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ashton is fighting to maintain full guard but Koravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo 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.
Koravo thows a huge punch but Ashton dodges it nicely.
Koravo throwing shots but Ashton is blocking nicely.
Ashton is looking to control Koravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashton avoid being mounted?
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ashton's head.
Ashton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koravo.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Koravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton gets back to full guard.
Koravo throws an elbow that misses. Ashton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koravo's guard. Nice move by Ashton!#REVB#
Koravo striking off his back but it's not causing Ashton any problems.
Koravo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koravo keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Koravo throwing short punches from the bottom.
Ashton is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Koravo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Koravo lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB#
Koravo is looking for a triangle here but Ashton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ashton takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Koravo to pass into mount.
Ashton blocks Koravo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Koravo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Koravo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koravo tries to get out of the position.
Koravo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koravo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Koravo gets full guard.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ashton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Koravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton throws a push kick but Koravo slaps the foot to one side.
Ashton misses with a body kick.
Ashton lands with a shot to the body.
Koravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashton works over Koravo's head and body with a nice combination.
Koravo misses with a takedown
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ashton fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ashton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Koravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koravo takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##TD#
Koravo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ashton's guard.
Koravo is working Ashton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koravo won't allow Ashton to get back to his feet.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koravo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom.
Ashton passes into half guard.
Ashton throwing shots but Koravo is blocking nicely.
Koravo is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Koravo is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ashton blocks the strikes from Koravo.
Koravo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koravo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom.
Koravo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Koravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Koravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koravo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koravo.
Koravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koravo throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Ashton blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Koravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ashton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koravo has managed to get both his arms back between Ashton's legs - danger averted.
Koravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koravo cracks Ashton with a solid left hand.
Koravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Koravo lands a couple of digs.
Ashton looking to control.
#T4#
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton has momentary wrist control but Koravo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Koravo is proving a slippery customer.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Ashton blocks nicely.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Ashton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton is looking to chop away at Koravo's legs.
Koravo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koravo.
Koravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashton's waist but Ashton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koravo off to one side.
Michael Ashton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashton leaves Koravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashton shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Koravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koravo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ashton.#TD#
Koravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ashton trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton pulls Koravo in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Koravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ashton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koravo has managed to get both his arms back between Ashton's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Koravo tries to pass.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koravo is one step ahead there.
Keke Koravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koravo chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koravo keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
Koravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Koravo, not yet.
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom.
Koravo trying to strike off his back.
Ashton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Koravo is looking for a triangle but Ashton pushes his legs off easily.
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Koravo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashton escapes and throws Koravo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Ashton stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Koravo as Ashton shoots in.
Koravo leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Koravo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koravo working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ashton trying to control but Koravo postures up.
Koravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ashton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koravo.
Koravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton tries to kick Koravo off but Koravo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Keke Koravo.
I think Koravo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Koravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Drapeau shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliveira fails with the takedown#CL#
and Drapeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Drapeau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drapeau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drapeau is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drapeau holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Drapeau is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drapeau pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira postures up in Drapeau's guard and throws a big left but Drapeau blocks it. #T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Drapeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drapeau managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drapeau dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Drapeau's head and hops out.
Drapeau shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drapeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drapeau stuffs the takedown.
Drapeau stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Drapeau clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Drapeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Drapeau clinches. #T2#
Drapeau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliveira letting Drapeau take a breather here.#TD#
Drapeau pulls Oliveira into guard.
Oliveira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drapeau is proving hard to escape from.
Drapeau controlling the position.
Oliveira passes into half guard.
Drapeau trying to get back to full guard but Oliveira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Drapeau is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Drapeau is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira with the ground and pound from mount.
Oliveira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drapeau regains half guard.
Oliveira works his way into full mount! #T4#
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Drapeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Drapeau darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Drapeau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Drapeau is having none of it.
Drapeau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliveira defends well and Drapeau ends up having to push Oliveira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Drapeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drapeau.
Drapeau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drapeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Drapeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Drapeau instigates a clinch. #T1#
Drapeau tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Drapeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drapeau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Drapeau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nate Drapeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Drapeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drapeau circles away.
Drapeau tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Drapeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drapeau scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Drapeau sprawls well.
Drapeau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Drapeau moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Drapeau is stalling here.
#TD#
Drapeau jumps into guard, dragging Oliveira to the mat.
#T3#
Drapeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira trying to control but Drapeau is working from the bottom.
Drapeau wants to control the position but Oliveira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drapeau trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Drapeau.
Marcos Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Drapeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drapeau wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Drapeau trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drapeau keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Drapeau dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Drapeau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a low kick, right behind Drapeau 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drapeau.
Drapeau leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Drapeau moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Drapeau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliveira is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drapeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drapeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drapeau lands a body punch. #T1#
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Drapeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Drapeau breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Drapeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drapeau wants a takedown.
#TD#
Drapeau pulls Oliveira into guard.
Drapeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Drapeau keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Drapeau wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES#
Drapeau wriggles free and stands up.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Drapeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Drapeau as Oliveira shoots in.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Drapeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drapeau.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Drapeau to work.
Drapeau stalling.
#T3##BC#
Drapeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drapeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drapeau.
Nate Drapeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Drapeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Drapeau is looking for a counter combo.
Drapeau looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Drapeau shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Drapeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Drapeau also avoids with ease.
Drapeau tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Drapeau shoots in and bounces Oliveira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drapeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Drapeau postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drapeau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira is trying to keep Drapeau in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Drapeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drapeau 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Drapeau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierce throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range. #TD2#
Fernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Pierce makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Fernandez tries to keep at a distance but Pierce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierce leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Fernandez decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fernandez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Fernandez working for a triangle but Pierce defends it easily.
Pierce preventing the sweep. #T1##SU#
Pierce stands up from Fernandez's guard - Pierce perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Fernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez not doing much here.
Pierce is controlling Fernandez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SU2#
Fernandez decides to stand and escape the position.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Fernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Pierce keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez postures up in Pierce's guard and throws a big left but Pierce blocks it.
Fernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Pierce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez advances position into side control!
Pierce is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Fernandez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Pierce.
Pierce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Fernandez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fernandez is in Pierce's guard.
Fernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Pierce has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez won't allow Pierce to sweep him here.
Pierce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez controls the pace.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Pierce looking to control.
Pierce keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fernandez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierce tries to stall but Fernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pierce effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacobo Fernandez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pierce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez misses with a body kick.
Pierce misses with a combination
and Fernandez counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Fernandez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pierce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez won't allow Pierce to sweep him here.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierce is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez is pushing down on Pierce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pierce is fighting to maintain full guard but Fernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fernandez throwing shots but Pierce is blocking nicely.
Fernandez slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Pierce desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fernandez is looking to advance position but Pierce won't allow it.
Pierce is trying to control but can't.
Fernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Pierce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pierce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez is working away from the top position though.
Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierce wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Fernandez has control of the leg.
Jacobo Fernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierce trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fernandez manages to pass to mount!
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Fernandez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pierce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fernandez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fernandez blocks Pierce's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Pierce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pierce wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Fernandez working for a choke but Pierce is defending well.
Pierce can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pierce knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pierce for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Fernandez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pierce tries to escape the position.
Fernandez is trying to stick to Pierce's back but Pierce is turning into Fernandez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fernandez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pierce.
Pierce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fernandez has Pierce pulled in close to control his posture.
Fernandez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pierce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierce content to stall in guard here.
Pierce wants to stand but Fernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacobo Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pierce, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Fernandez shoots in and bounces Pierce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Fernandez stands up and waves to Pierce to follow him. #TD2#
Fernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pierce's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
#SU2#
Fernandez gets to his feet. Pierce looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pierce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jacobo Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Fernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pierce quickly recovers to half guard.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Pierce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pierce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pierce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez.
Pierce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierce trying to hold on to Fernandez's head to control him but Fernandez postures up.
#SU2#
Fernandez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pierce to stand up.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Pierce moves out of range. #T3#
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Pierce.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierce takes a swing at Fernandez's ribcage but misses.
Fernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Fernandez gets the takedown into side control.
Pierce bucks up and tries to throw Fernandez off but instead Fernandez has got his back!#SUB2#
Fernandez is looking for the choke from the back position but Pierce is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Pierce showing good submission defense here.
Fernandez missing with strikes.
Pierce just trying to survive but Fernandez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Pierce is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Pierce preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fernandez. #SUB2#
Fernandez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fernandez controlling from the back.
Pierce manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernandez's guard. Nice work there by Pierce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Fernandez kicks Pierce off and gets to his feet.
Adrian Pierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobo Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pierce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacobo Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacobo Fernandez!
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