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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrass.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrass.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Harrass tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Harrass moved away.
Harrass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Harrass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Harrass throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrass prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Harrass has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries to work over Harrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy. #T1#
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Harrass tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Harrass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harrass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrass lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Hardy tries to work over Harrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Harrass avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Harrass prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Harrass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardy tries a body shot but Harrass blocks it.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Harrass dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD#
Harrass has Hardy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harrass pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hardy tumbling to the mat - Harrass dives into Hardy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrass stops Hardy from standing up.
Harrass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
Harrass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrass stops Hardy from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hardy.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Harrass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harrass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harrass lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrass slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Donk. Hardy catches Harrass right on the button with a cross.
Harrass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrass.
Harrass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrass.
Harrass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrass, right into the meat.
Hardy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harrass rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Harrass avoids it well.
Hardy throws a hook but Harrass blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrass misses the target.
Harrass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4##CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Harrass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrass tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Harrass back against the cage.
Harrass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrass blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Harrass lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy blocking some punches.
A short right from Hardy.
Harrass lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Harrass.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Harrass's ribcage. Harrass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing. #ROC2#
Harrass is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Hardy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Harrass swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Harrass face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Hardy!
An out of breath Jacob Hardy 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: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ventura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ventura is in Davis 's guard.
Ventura postures up.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Ventura gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
Ventura stuffs the takedown.
Ventura tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. #TD2#
Ventura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis 's guard.
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ventura advances to half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Ventura seems content to control.
Ventura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Ventura has a good base and remains in mount.
Ventura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ventura prevents Davis from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ventura controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ventura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ventura on the ground.
Ventura taking a breather here. #T3#
Davis tries to buck Ventura off but Ventura is having none of it.
Davis struggling a bit here.
Ventura controlling the position from side mount.
Davis prevents Ventura from improving position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Ventura decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Ventura in his half guard.
Ventura slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanlee Ventura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura wants to clinch.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Ventura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis 's half guard.
Ventura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanlee Ventura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Davis trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
#SU2#
Ventura stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ventura throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ventura is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Ventura circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Ventura against the cage.
#TD2#
Ventura pulls guard successfully.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ventura tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB2#
Ventura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
Davis looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ventura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES2#
Ventura has his feet on Davis 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Ventura blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Davis rushes Ventura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Ventura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ventura takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Davis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Ventura keeps control of the position as Davis tries to break free.
Ventura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Davis .#SUB2#
Ventura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ventura looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanlee Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Ventura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ventura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Davis has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ventura tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Ventura is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Ventura manages to pull guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Ventura pulls Davis in to control the position. #T1#
Davis postures up.
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis won't allow Ventura to get back to his feet.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Ventura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ventura misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis looks to clinch #TD2#
and Ventura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ventura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Ventura seems content to control.
Ventura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Davis is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
Ventura cracks Davis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ventura working the ground and pound.
Ventura working the ground and pound.
Davis is pushing Ventura's head away, looking to escape. Ventura manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Ventura stalls from top position.
Davis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kenny Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanlee Ventura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Ventura has an Americana. Davis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ventura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ventura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stanlee Ventura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Northcut rushes Barber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Northcut turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Northcut manages to end up in side control.
Barber is trying to buck Northcut off.
Northcut trying to control the position but Barber is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Northcut politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Northcut prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Northcut stands up and beckons Barber to his feet. #TD2#
Northcut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barber is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Northcut lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Northcut wants to control but Barber is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Northcut decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Northcut!
Sage Northcut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Northcut gets the takedown into side control.
Barber is pushing Northcut's head away, looking to escape. Northcut manages to hold on to the position though.
Northcut lands a few punches from side control.
Northcut scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Northcut has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Northcut has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Northcut is trying to stall.
Barber trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Northcut gets control of Barber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Northcut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Northcut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barber stands up over Northcut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Barber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Northcut had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barber defends it easily.#T3#
Northcut wants to get back to his feet but Barber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Northcut is trying to control the position but Barber postures up.
Barber postures up in Northcut's guard and throws a big left but Northcut blocks it.
Barber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barber lands a couple of elbows.
Northcut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barber is controlling him.
Barber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northcut's head.
Northcut wants to sweep here but Barber controlling him for the moment.
Northcut is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barber is working hard here to advance position.
Northcut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Northcut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Northcut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Northcut connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Northcut fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barber to the ground. Northcut is now in Barber's guard.
Barber is looking to stand up but Northcut isn't so interested in that idea.
Barber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Northcut on the ground.#SUB#
Northcut wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Barber's closed guard. He's half up but Barber has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Barber pivots and extends the arm, Northcut falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Barber! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Davis Iii rushes Mccray and presses him up against the cage.
Mccray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccray prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis Iii is defending well for now.#BC2#
Davis Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mccray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis Iii somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mccray misses the target.
No joy there for Davis Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenny Davis Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mccray.
Davis Iii tries to clinch but Mccray moves out of range.
Mccray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Davis Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mccray to the mat! Mccray manages to get full guard.
Davis Iii wants to stand but Mccray has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Davis Iii wants to control from the top but Mccray keeps moving.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccray trying to control the position here.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Mccray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis Iii's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Davis Iii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mccray has passed into half guard!
#T2##SU#
Mccray postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Davis Iii to stand up.
Davis Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Mccray gets double underhooks and turns Davis Iii into the cage.
Mccray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leandro Mccray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Davis Iii.#CL#
Mccray clinches up with Davis Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis Iii fails to pull guard.
Mccray trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Mccray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Davis Iii has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mccray is on him like a limpet, forcing Davis Iii back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis Iii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mccray smiles and moves away.
Davis Iii looks winded!
Davis Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccray avoids it really well and circles away.
As Davis Iii looks to move away, Mccray throws a big counter combo but Davis Iii just gets out of the way.#T3#
Davis Iii tries to clinch but Mccray is having none of it.
Davis Iii wants to clinch but Mccray slips to the side#TD#
and Mccray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davis Iii is trying to escape back to his feet but Mccray uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Mccray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis Iii, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mccray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis Iii, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Mccray has hold of Davis Iii's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Davis Iii seems comfortable defending it but Mccray has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Davis Iii is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Davis Iii is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mccray couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leandro Mccray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Farboni jumps guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Farboni keeps moving.
Farboni looking for a sweep. Not yet Farboni, not yet.
Farboni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farboni throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Farboni is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farboni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis . #T1#
Davis trying to pass the guard but Farboni defending well.
Farboni is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Farboni looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farboni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis 's back!
Davis rolls, trying to escape but Farboni keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Farboni just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farboni on the ground.
Farboni thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Davis covers up after that shot from Farboni.
Farboni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Davis is holding on to Farboni 's glove but Farboni gets free and slips his arm under Davis 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Davis is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Farboni!
As Joey Farboni got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm finally not an embarrassment!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Davis Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis Iii wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and pushes Davis Iii back into the cage.
Matteo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matteo has Davis Iii pushed against the cage.
Matteo stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Davis Iii successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Matteo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis Iii trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo stands and throws Davis Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Matteo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Matteo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis Iii is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Matteo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davis Iii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matteo but great work by Davis Iii.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matteo is looking to regain half guard here but Davis Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Matteo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matteo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Matteo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis Iii pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Davis Iii is keen to just control but Matteo is a slippery customer.
Matteo is pressing down on Davis Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis Iii trying to control but Matteo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matteo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis Iii is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Matteo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Davis Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Matteo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matteo trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matteo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matteo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis Iii is trying to keep Matteo in close.
Matteo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matteo trying to control but Davis Iii is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Matteo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matteo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matteo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis Iii somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Matteo drives through and clinches with Davis Iii against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Matteo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matteo stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matteo.
Davis Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matteo defends it nicely.
Matteo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Iii fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Davis Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and pushes Davis Iii back into the cage.
Davis Iii tries to circle away but Matteo has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Matteo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Davis Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Davis Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Matteo is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Davis Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Matteo defends the submission attempt.
Davis Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matteo on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Matteo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matteo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Matteo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis Iii pulls his head out easily.
Matteo tries to roll over but Davis Iii keeps him under control.#T3#
Matteo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Matteo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis Iii pulls his head out easily.
Davis Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matteo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Davis Iii. #SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Davis Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Matteo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matteo is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matteo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Davis Iii clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Davis Iii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Davis Iii gets tackled into the cage by Matteo. Matteo maintains the clinch.
Matteo lands an uppercut.
Matteo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Davis Iii has been cut.
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Matteo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matteo lands an elbow inside that Davis Iii shrugs off. #BC#
Davis Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis Iii sprawls well. Davis Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matteo gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis Iii is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matteo is defended easily by Davis Iii.#T1#
Matteo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis Iii.
As Davis Iii backs off Matteo throws a huge counter combo but Davis Iii manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Davis Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matteo lands a left hand.
Matteo lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matteo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis Iii being controlled against the cage.
Davis Iii has Matteo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matteo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Matteo just leaning against Davis Iii, taking a breather.
Matteo is struggling to control the position.
Matteo pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Collin Matteo.#CL2#
Matteo closes the distance and clinches.
Davis Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Davis Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Matteo breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Davis Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis Iii throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Matteo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Matteo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis Iii defends well.
Davis Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Matteo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis Iii wants to control from the top but Matteo keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Matteo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Matteo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Matteo has Davis Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Matteo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matteo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Matteo!
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