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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Banner gets a clinch. #TD#
Mamoli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banner regains guard.
Mamoli stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Mamoli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Mamoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamoli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Mamoli from standing up.
Banner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamoli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamoli wants to get up but he can't break Banner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Mamoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Mamoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamoli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamoli is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Banner is looking to clinch but Mamoli is avoiding it.
Mamoli throws a big counter combination but Banner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Mamoli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamoli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoli is one step ahead there.
Mamoli landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mamoli prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Mamoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner wants to control but Mamoli passes easily into half guard.
Banner tries to kick Mamoli off but Mamoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mamoli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Naghi Mamoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamoli stops Banner from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mamoli controlling from the top position. #T1#
Mamoli prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Mamoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mamoli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Mamoli controlling him for the moment.
Mamoli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Mamoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mamoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Mamoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3##TD#
Mamoli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banner's half guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Mamoli trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Mamoli works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Mamoli stalling.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamoli wants to stand up but Banner is controlling the position.
Mamoli working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mamoli throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Mamoli.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamoli as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mamoli gets control of Banner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Mamoli is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mamoli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banner stacks Mamoli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banner!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Mamoli is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner avoids the attempt from Mamoli to control.
Mamoli working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Mamoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamoli tries to get out of the position.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Mamoli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamoli regains half guard.#SUB#
Mamoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Mamoli is working away.
Banner trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Mamoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #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.
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamoli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.
Banner avoids the attempt from Mamoli to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamoli is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamoli 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Naghi Mamoli wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark scores with a hook.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
Stark looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Stark throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Stark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banner scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Stark lands a jab to Banner's midsection.
Stark looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1##CL2#
Banner pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner walks into a jab.#TD2#
Stark gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.
Stark is wriggling around but Banner manages to pass to half guard.
Stark is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Banner escapes and gets back to his feet.
Banner tries to move into range but Stark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banner back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stark scores with a nice head shot.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Stark tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stark is being controlled here.
Banner lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Banner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Stark is looking to counter punch.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Stark leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark jabs at Banner's body.
Banner goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.#TD2#
Banner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Stark kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Banner shoots in.
Stark scores with a nice head shot.
Stark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stark lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Steven Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
#T1#
Banner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Banner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.#SU2#
Banner stands up and beckons Stark to his feet. #TD2#
Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Banner decides to stand up.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner. #T2#
Stark throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Banner drives through with a takedown into Stark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Banner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banner under the eye.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark avoids the head kick by Banner.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Stark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner moves out of range as Stark strikes.#T3#
Stark catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Banner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Stark lands.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stark missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Stark is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stark defends well and Banner ends up having to push Stark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stark cracks Banner with a good jab.
Stark scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark misses with a straight left.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Stark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Stark cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Stark is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Banner dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stark down.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Banner won't let Stark get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Banner wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Banner looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Banner quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Banner but it's paid off an Stark is forced to tap! Nice work by Banner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Trussell rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.
Trussell jumps guard but Lang stands there with Trussell around his waist. Trussell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang jumps guard but Trussell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trussell presses Lang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Trussell pulls guard effortlessly.
Lang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trussell is looking to reverse the position.
Lang working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trussell is trying to get back to his feet.
Trussell is looking to regain half guard here but Lang keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Lang decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL#
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang jumps guard but Trussell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trussell avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Trussell leaning against his opponent.
Lang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trussell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scot Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Trussell breaks from the clinch.
Trussell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Trussell moves into the clinch.
Lang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Trussell scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trussell swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Trussell misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trussell as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trussell shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trussell lands a high kick!
Trussell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Trussell pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Trussell tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
#CL2#
Trussell clinches. #TD#
Lang jumps into guard, dragging Trussell to the mat.
#SUB#
Lang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trussell defends well.
Trussell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trussell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Lang working for submissions but it's allowed Trussell to get to half guard.
#SU2#
Trussell stands up and beckons Lang to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Trussell moves into the clinch.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang tries for a takedown but Trussell manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
Trussell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Trussell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Trussell throws a series of strikes that have Lang backpedaling.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trussell.#CL#
Lang has closed the distance and engaged Trussell in a clinch.
#BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Trussell tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Trussell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trussell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Lang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trussell uses from the top position.
Trussell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trussell tries to stand but Lang is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Trussell 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.
Trussell is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Trussell tries to stand but Lang is controlling from the bottom.
Lang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trussell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Trussell from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trussell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lang throws a right hand that Trussell ducks under and follows up with a left that Trussell also avoids with ease.#CL#
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
Lang has Trussell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trussell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Trussell breaks the clinch.
Trussell feints a jab promting Lang to slip. Trussell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Trussell has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Trussell closes the distance and clinches.
Lang blocks a body shot from Trussell.
Trussell is trying to pull guard but Lang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trussell is keeping busy.
Lang is pressed up against the cage. Trussell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lang down to the mat. Lang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scot Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Trussell.
Lang shoots for a double leg takedown but Trussell sprawls well. He's pushed Lang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Lang closes the distance and pushes Trussell back into the cage.
Trussell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trussell lands a shoulder strike.
Lang looking for a takedown.
Trussell misses with a punch to the body.
Trussell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trussell working hard to break the clinch.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Trussell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Trussell is looking for a takedown.
Trussell lands a left hand.
Trussell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trussell.
#BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Trussell fails with a takedown attempt.
Trussell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lang. Lang gets slowly back to his feet.
Trussell flicks out a counter leg kick but Lang steps away.
Scot Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trussell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Trussell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trussell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lang pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Lang closes the distance and pushes Trussell back into the cage.
Lang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trussell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Trussell gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
Trussell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trussell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Trussell breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trussell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trussell somewhat.
Lang throws a body punch but Trussell moves out of range. #T1#
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Trussell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scot Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trussell throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trussell but Trussell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trussell circles away.
Duncan Trussell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trussell fails to land the takedown.
Trussell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trussell duly obliges. #CL2#
Trussell moves into the clinch successfully.
Trussell wants a takedown.
Come on Trussell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Trussell's head. #T2#
Trussell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Trussell manages to break the clinch.
Lang takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Lang gets tackled into the cage by Trussell. Trussell maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trussell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trussell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trussell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lang is defending well.
Lang prevents a body shot from Trussell.
Trussell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards. #TD2#
Trussell decides to pull guard.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Trussell.
Trussell wants to stand up but Lang is controlling him. #T3#
Lang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duncan Trussell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lang postures up in Trussell's guard and throws a big left but Trussell blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trussell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Trussell misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trussell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trussell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang swings for the body but Trussell moves out of range.
Lang darts in looking for a takedown but Trussell gets double underhooks and turns Lang into the cage. #CL#
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
Lang wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trussell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lang up against the cage.
Trussell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Trussell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trussell 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Trussell!
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