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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Change takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balboa lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Balboa.
Change is breathing heavily.
Balboa is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Change flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Change is out cold! Balboa holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nielsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pasticcio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen throws a strike aimed at the side of Pasticcio's head but Pasticcio avoids it well.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Pasticcio is working away.
Pasticcio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Pasticcio is working from the bottom.
Nielsen in side control, throwing shots but Pasticcio defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Nielsen decides to stand back up.
Pasticcio throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pasticcio throws a hook but Nielsen blocks it.
Pasticcio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pasticcio throws a good cross that connects.
Nielsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pasticcio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Pasticcio gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch.
Nielsen is trying to pull guard but Pasticcio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nielsen tries to break free but Pasticcio pushes him back against the cage.
Nielsen trying to stall but Pasticcio improves his position.
Nielsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Pasticcio scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Birger Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Pasticcio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch.
Pasticcio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Nielsen has had enough of the clinch but Pasticcio keeps him there for the moment.
Pasticcio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nielsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Birger Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasticcio is one step ahead there.
Pasticcio wants to stand but Nielsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Nielsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nielsen trying to control but Pasticcio is working from the bottom. #SU#
Nielsen stands and steps away. Pasticcio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pasticcio misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nielsen is defended easily by Pasticcio.#T4#
Pasticcio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pasticcio lands a jab to Nielsen's midsection.
Nielsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Pasticcio.
Pasticcio throws a good cross that connects.
Pasticcio looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Pasticcio sends Nielsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pasticcio is motioning to the referee to let Nielsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Birger Nielsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Pasticcio cracks Nielsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pasticcio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nielsen to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Birger Nielsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nielsen shoots in and drives through. Pasticcio sprawls well.
Pasticcio is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nielsen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nielsen is out cold! Pasticcio holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciccio Pasticcio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Quaquaraqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight moves forwards but Quaquaraqua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Quaquaraqua avoids the head kick by Knight.
Quaquaraqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quaquaraqua throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Quaquaraqua.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight throws a head kick but Quaquaraqua moves out of range.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quaquaraqua.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quaquaraqua misses with a looping right.
Knight tries to land a body kick
and Quaquaraqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quaquaraqua misses with a straight right.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Quaquaraqua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Quaquaraqua gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Knight is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Quaquaraqua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Balboa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balboa works the jab nicely.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Change moves to clinch but Balboa breaks away
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BOOM! Balboa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Change. Change tries to recover but Balboa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Change lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pasticcio forces Falco back against the cage and clinches.
Pasticcio tries to work over Falco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasticcio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasticcio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falco backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Manuel Falco has been cut.
Pasticcio lands with a light punch inside.
Pasticcio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
Pasticcio misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pasticcio.
Pasticcio lands a hook that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
Falco is trying to break free.
Falco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pasticcio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falco goes for a takedown attempt but Pasticcio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Pasticcio drives through and clinches with Falco against the cage.
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!
Pasticcio throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
Pasticcio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasticcio.#T1#
Pasticcio lands a shoulder strike.
Falco goes for a takedown attempt but Pasticcio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pasticcio throws the left hand but Falco avoids the punch easily.
Falco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falco is breathing heavily.
Falco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Falco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falco moves out of range as Pasticcio strikes.#KD2#
Pasticcio cracks Falco with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Falco looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Pasticcio finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falco gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pasticcio gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Falco is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciccio Pasticcio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Balbetta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nielsen fails to land the takedown.
Balbetta stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nielsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Birger Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balbetta looks to throw the jab but Nielsen is out of range.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Balbetta circles away easily
letting Balbetta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Birger Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt - Balbetta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Balbetta.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Balbetta moves out of range.
Nielsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balbetta pinned against the cage. Balbetta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Balbetta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balbetta.
A cross from Balbetta lands.
A punch lands to the side of Nielsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balbetta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Balbetta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nielsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balbetta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balbetta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balbetta misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Balbetta cracks Nielsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nielsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Balbetta finish him?
#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!#CUT2#
Birger Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balbetta drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nielsen's head, knocking him out cold! Balbetta is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roccu Balbetta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knight blocks a jab.
Quaquaraqua misses the jab.
Quaquaraqua jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quaquaraqua throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight moves out of range as Quaquaraqua strikes.
A big right from Quaquaraqua misses.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Quaquaraqua.
Knight misses with a low kick as Quaquaraqua jumps back.
Quaquaraqua misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a three punch combo that has Quaquaraqua backing up. Quaquaraqua nods at Knight to acknowledge the strikes.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight looks winded!
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quaquaraqua.
Quaquaraqua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight slips a straight right by Quaquaraqua.
Quaquaraqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Quaquaraqua lands an overhand right.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Quaquaraqua connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Quaquaraqua throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Quaquaraqua scores with a jab to the body.
Knight gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Quaquaraqua gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Quaquaraqua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Velez misses with a takedown attempt - Balbetta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Velez misses. #KD2#
Balbetta lands a big uppercut and Velez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velez looks OK. Balbetta waves Velez back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Korey Velez has been cut.
Velez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balbetta avoids it really well and circles away.
Velez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Balbetta lands a nice hook to Velez's body. Velez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velez throws a head kick but Balbetta moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balbetta steps in with a hook that catches Velez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Balbetta follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Velez looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roccu Balbetta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Quaquaraqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quaquaraqua steps in with a hook that catches Ward right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Quaquaraqua follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ward looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Quaquaraqua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Pasticcio throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Villarreal has been cut.
Pasticcio cracks Villarreal with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Villarreal tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pasticcio pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Villarreal is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciccio Pasticcio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Farmer ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farmer's head backwards.
Balboa loads up on a big right hand but Farmer slips the punch.
Balboa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Farmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Farmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa lands a jab to Farmer's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farmer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Balboa lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Farmer is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Quinton Farmer has been cut.
Farmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Farmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Farmer is breathing heavily.
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!
Balboa ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Farmer's jaw. Farmer's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Balboa does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Allison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balboa lands a slapping body shot.
Allison takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Carrol Allison has been cut.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allison momentarily.
Allison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa knocks out Allison with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Balboa before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Balboa picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Rambo blocks a head kick by Tate.
Rambo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tate backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lawrence Tate has been cut.
Rambo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tate falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rambo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Soruta fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Soruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Soruta gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Soruta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Soruta tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soruta did well to prevent Silva getting side control.#SU#
Silva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Soruta cracks Silva with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Clarence Silva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soruta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Soruta shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Soruta throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soruta's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR##T1#
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soruta, up you get! #TD2#
Soruta scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Soruta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Soruta stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Soruta moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Soruta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soruta throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely. #T2#
Soruta working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Soruta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Soruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Soruta instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soruta is trying to break free.
Silva jumps guard but Soruta stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Silva jumps guard and drags Soruta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Soruta stands up from Silva's guard - Soruta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Soruta.
A left and a right from Soruta both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Soruta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Soruta is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Soruta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soruta stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T4#
Silva is trying to keep Soruta in close.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Soruta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva throws a wild hook but Soruta just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Silva gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Soruta raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambucch Soruta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Desoruta.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Desoruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson prevents Desoruta from breaking the clinch.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desoruta after a bit of a struggle.
Desoruta is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Desoruta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Desoruta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desoruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Desoruta breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Desoruta misses with a wild combination.
Desoruta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Desoruta thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Desoruta. #CL2#
Desoruta pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desoruta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desoruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Desoruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Desoruta's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Desoruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Desoruta closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson has Desoruta pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Thompson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thompson manages to end up in side control.
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!#SUB#
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Desoruta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Desoruta can't do much from the bottom here.
Desoruta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desoruta is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson cracks Desoruta with a big elbow.
Desoruta manages to get back to half guard.
Desoruta is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
Desoruta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Desoruta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson. #ES2#
Desoruta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Desoruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thompson up against the cage.
Desoruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Desoruta breaks from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alatrina Desoruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Desoruta misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Desoruta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Desoruta looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Desoruta pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Desoruta.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Desoruta misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Desoruta looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Desoruta just gets out of the way.#T1#
Desoruta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Desoruta tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alatrina Desoruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Desoruta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Desoruta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Desoruta is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alatrina Desoruta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Desoruta decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Desoruta manages to break the clinch.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Art Thompson has been cut.
Thompson is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Desoruta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Desoruta is in Thompson's guard.
Desoruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.#T3#
Desoruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Desoruta stands up from Thompson's guard - Desoruta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Desoruta misses with a straight left.
Desoruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Desoruta drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Desoruta is breathing heavily.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Desoruta any problems. #SUB2#
Desoruta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Desoruta has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
Desoruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Desoruta has wrist control.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desoruta's head.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Desoruta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Desoruta kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Desoruta moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Desoruta breaks the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alatrina Desoruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Art Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Desoruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Desoruta. Those never looked like landing.
Desoruta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Desoruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Desoruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Desoruta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Desoruta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Desoruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desoruta slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Desoruta is controlling him well.
Thompson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Desoruta working Thompson over with strikes. #SU2#
Desoruta decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Desoruta, which made it look bad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Desoruta.
Desoruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Desoruta throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Desoruta.
Desoruta lands a nice shot that snaps Thompson's head back.
Desoruta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desoruta.#CL2#
Desoruta instigates a clinch. #T3#
Desoruta tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson prevents Desoruta from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Desoruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desoruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson closes the distance but Desoruta moves to the side
and Desoruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Desoruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Thompson tries to kick Desoruta off but Desoruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Desoruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Desoruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Desoruta misses with a head shot. Thompson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Desoruta wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alatrina Desoruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desoruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alatrina Desoruta!
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