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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Wells scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wells avoids the head kick by Pranjic.
Wells lands a jab to Pranjic's midsection.
Pranjic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pranjic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wells checks it well.
Wells appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pranjic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pranjic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wells.
Wells scores with a hook.
Wells lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Wells lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pranjic throws out a leg kick but Wells moves out of range and Pranjic only half commits.
Pranjic misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Wells closes the distance and pushes Pranjic back into the cage.
Pranjic can't break the clinch.
Wells leaning against his opponent.
Come on Wells - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wells leaning against his opponent.
Wells receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wells lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Pranjic shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Vuk Pranjic has been cut.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Wells lands a hook that snaps the head of Pranjic backwards.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Wells.
A hook to the body from Wells.
Wells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wells.
#ROC2#
Pranjic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Oh Pranjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells pushes Pranjic against the cage. Wells is working some dirty boxing. Wells pushes off with a quick right hook! Pranjic goes down! Pranjic tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wells moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Wells!
After winning the bout, Vernon Wells thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Barboza slaps away a takedown attempt from Munoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barboza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barboza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz looks for a takedown but Barboza sprawls well.
Munoz looks winded!
Barboza delivers a nice body kick.
Barboza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barboza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Munoz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Munoz counters by moving into the clinch.
Munoz gets underhooks to prevent Barboza's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Barboza breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Munoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barboza defends well and Munoz ends up having to push Barboza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mark Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Munoz.
Barboza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Barboza. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Munoz has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboza!
Barboza lands with a good body shot.
Barboza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munoz.
Munoz keeps the fight on the outside.
Mark Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza dives in for a single leg takedown but Munoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barboza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munoz blocks a head kick by Barboza.
#T2#
Munoz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Munoz counters with a single leg into guard. Barboza didn't expect that. #SUB#
Barboza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barboza being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munoz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Barboza blocks nicely.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Barboza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barboza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barboza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Munoz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Munoz controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Munoz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Barboza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Munoz working for a triangle but Barboza defends it easily.
#T4#
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barboza trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barboza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Munoz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Munoz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barboza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Munoz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barboza scores with a head kick. Munoz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Barboza counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Munoz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barboza - the referee stops the clock and Munoz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barboza. Munoz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barboza! Munoz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Barboza!
After the fight, Mark Barboza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kierzkowski gets caught napping as Kraven dives in and scores a takedown. Kierzkowski manages to retain guard.
Kierzkowski wants to sweep here but Kraven controlling him for the moment.
Kierzkowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraven manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kierzkowski content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kraven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kierzkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kraven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kierzkowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kraven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kierzkowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kierzkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.#TD#
Kraven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kierzkowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Kraven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kierzkowski is not content to let Kraven control the position.
Kierzkowski is looking for a sweep.
Kierzkowski is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kraven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kierzkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kierzkowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kierzkowski has his hands clasped together around Kraven's back. He's all about the action.
Kierzkowski wants to control but Kraven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kraven is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kierzkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kierzkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Kierzkowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kraven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kierzkowski defends well.
Kierzkowski is working Kraven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kraven is looking for a triangle but Kierzkowski pushes his legs off easily.
Kraven keeping moving, preventing Kierzkowski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Butch Kraven will probably get the nod.
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#
Kierzkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Kraven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kierzkowski, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kraven ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kraven no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kierzkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kraven is controlling Kierzkowski's posture.#SUB#
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kierzkowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraven, not yet.
Kierzkowski scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kierzkowski is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kraven keeping full guard, as Kierzkowski tries to pass. #SUB#
Kraven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kierzkowski defends well.
Kierzkowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kierzkowski postures up.
Kierzkowski 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.
Kraven 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.
Kierzkowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butch Kraven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kierzkowski is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maciej Kierzkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kraven shoots in and gets a takedown into Kierzkowski's guard.
Kraven preventing the sweep.
Kraven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kierzkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kierzkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Kraven stopping the sweep attempt from Kierzkowski.
Kierzkowski has momentary wrist control but Kraven slips an elbow through the middle.
Kierzkowski keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Kraven pushing down on Kierzkowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kierzkowski is breathing heavily.
Kraven is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kierzkowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraven.
#SUB#
Kraven is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraven is looking to take a break and control but Kierzkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraven passes into side control, despite Kierzkowski's attempt to control the position.
Kraven misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kierzkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven trying to control the action but Kierzkowski is working from the bottom.
Kraven lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Kraven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Kraven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kierzkowski looking for a sweep but Kraven has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kraven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kierzkowski can do to turn this around?
Kraven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Kraven is working for a guillotine from mount but Kierzkowski frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Kraven has hold of Kierzkowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kierzkowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski is looking to improve his position but Kraven isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Kraven working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Kraven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Kraven wants to finish this one by submission but Kierzkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraven.
Kierzkowski is trying to escape the mount.
Kraven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Kraven lands a heavy elbow.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kierzkowski tries to lock up and control but Kraven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraven looking to control but Kierzkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kierzkowski holds on for dear life, controlling Kraven's posture momentarily.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Kraven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kierzkowski taking shots to the head. #T3#
Kierzkowski working to try and regain half guard.
Kierzkowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kierzkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kraven wants to finish this one by submission but Kierzkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraven.
Kierzkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraven controlling the pace for now.
Kierzkowski wants to control but Kraven is having none of it.#T4#
Kierzkowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Kierzkowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Kraven working for a guillotine from mount but Kierzkowski is in no mood to give up.
Kierzkowski tries to reverse the position but Kraven maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kierzkowski has left one of his arms exposed and Kraven doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kierzkowski screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Kraven!
A less than humble Butch Kraven misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Kierzkowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kierzkowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wittles manages to circle out of the way.
Wittles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wittles throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kierzkowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kierzkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wittles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kierzkowski advances position into side control!
Kierzkowski scores with punches from side control.
Kierzkowski scoring with punches from side control.
Kierzkowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kierzkowski looks up at the clock and then as Wittles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kierzkowski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Kierzkowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kierzkowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kierzkowski takes a little break here. Wittles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wittles pushes Kierzkowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kierzkowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wittles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kierzkowski is staying tight to Wittles's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kierzkowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wittles some visible discomfort.
Kierzkowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kierzkowski controlling the position.
Kierzkowski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kierzkowski with shots to the head and body - Wittles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kierzkowski controlling from mount.
Kierzkowski lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Kierzkowski controlling the pace for now.
Kierzkowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kierzkowski controlling from the full mount.
Wittles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kierzkowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Kierzkowski.
Kierzkowski controlling his opponent.
Kierzkowski landing strikes from the mount.
Kierzkowski controlling from the full mount.
Kierzkowski cracks Wittles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Kierzkowski raining down shots from the mount!
Kierzkowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wittles's face.
Kierzkowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Kierzkowski cracks Wittles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kierzkowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kierzkowski controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Kierzkowski dominated that 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.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wittles.
Wittles throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kierzkowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kierzkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wittles can do to turn this around?
Wittles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Kierzkowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kierzkowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Kierzkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wittles for as long as he can get away with.
Kierzkowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kierzkowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maciej Kierzkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wittles is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kierzkowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kierzkowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wittles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kierzkowski controlling from mount.
Wittles is in a horrible position here. Kierzkowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kierzkowski raining down shots from the mount!
Kierzkowski controlling from mount. #T3#
Kierzkowski lands a big elbow.
Wittles wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kierzkowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Kierzkowski.
Wittles is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
Kierzkowski controlling the pace for now.
Kierzkowski landing strikes from the mount and Wittles is in trouble!
Kierzkowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wittles's face.
Kierzkowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kierzkowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kierzkowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wittles looks a forlorn figure.
Kierzkowski controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kierzkowski landing strikes from the mount.
Kierzkowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Kierzkowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wittles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kierzkowski.
Wittles misses with a shot to the body
letting Kierzkowski counter with a right hand.
Wittles lands a nice hook to Kierzkowski's body. Kierzkowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wittles tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kierzkowski counters with a shoot takedown. Wittles fights it but they end up in guard.
Kierzkowski pushes down on Wittles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kierzkowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Kierzkowski.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kierzkowski.
Kierzkowski continues to hold on tight.
Kierzkowski moves into full mount! Wittles won't be happy about that!
Wittles is in a horrible position here. Kierzkowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kierzkowski controlling from mount. #T2#
Kierzkowski scoring with strikes but Wittles is staying in there.
Kierzkowski controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kierzkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wittles trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kierzkowski content just to control the position here. #T4#
Wittles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kierzkowski content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leo Wittles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciej Kierzkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Kierzkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kierzkowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Kierzkowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick by Greto misses #TD#
and Loveridge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greto's guard.
Greto 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.
Loveridge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveridge passes Greto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Loveridge trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greto gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveridge prevents Greto from getting back to his feet.
Loveridge throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Loveridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loveridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loveridge stops Greto from standing up.
Loveridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loveridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Loveridge is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loveridge pushing down on Greto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greto is trying to stand.
Loveridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
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.
Loveridge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Loveridge counters with a takedown into side control.
Greto is trying to escape the position but Loveridge is controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greto parries the strikes from Loveridge easily there. Loveridge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Greto to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loveridge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Loveridge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Greto for as long as he can get away with.
Loveridge in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greto seems a little lost for a moment, as Loveridge dominates the positioning.
Greto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loveridge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Loveridge working the head and body with strikes.
Loveridge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Loveridge seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greto pushes Loveridge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loveridge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Loveridge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Greto's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamlet Loveridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzanka Greto'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#
Loveridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loveridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greto moves away.
Hamlet Loveridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greto slips under a jab from Loveridge.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge cracks Greto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loveridge looks for a takedown but Greto sprawls well.#T1#
Greto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loveridge but Loveridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice straight punches there by Loveridge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loveridge.
Loveridge misses with a hook
and Greto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greto thows a leg kick but Loveridge checks it #TD#
and Loveridge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greto!
Loveridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greto can do to turn this around?
Loveridge is staying tight to Greto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Loveridge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Greto's face as Loveridge controls the position.
Greto is trying to improve his position.
Loveridge is staying tight to Greto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Greto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Loveridge there.
Loveridge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamlet Loveridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greto is trying to get back to full guard.
Loveridge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Loveridge controlling from mount. #T4#
Loveridge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loveridge content just to control the position here.
Loveridge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Loveridge controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveridge looking to ground and pound but Greto is blocking nicely.
Loveridge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Greto looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamlet Loveridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dzanka Greto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Greto tries to land a leg kick but Loveridge saw it coming and moves away.
Dzanka Greto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loveridge is out of range.
Loveridge scores with a jab.
Loveridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greto misses with a head kick.
Loveridge misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge looks to land a combination. Greto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Greto ducks right into an uppercut from Loveridge. #ROC#
Greto is rocked!
A big right from Loveridge misses. #T1#
A combination from Loveridge does no damage.
Greto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Loveridge misses with a wild body shot.
Greto thows a leg kick but Loveridge checks it
and Loveridge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greto thinking.
Greto throws a hook but Loveridge avoids it easily.
Loveridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Greto is just out of range.
Greto tries a quick counter leg kick but Loveridge is wise to it.
Greto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loveridge.
A low kick from Greto misses
and Loveridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greto shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Loveridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Greto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loveridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loveridge swivels and escapes.
Loveridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greto manages to avoid it.
As Loveridge backs off Greto throws a huge counter combo but Loveridge manages to avoid it all.
Greto walks into a stiff left hand from Loveridge.
Loveridge throws out a loose jab but Greto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greto is looking to clinch but Loveridge is avoiding it.
Dzanka Greto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Greto moves out of range of the strikes.
Greto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loveridge throws the left hand but Greto avoids the punch easily.
Greto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Loveridge blocks it well.#CL2#
Greto moves into the clinch.
Greto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loveridge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamlet Loveridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzanka Greto.
Loveridge working hard to break the clinch.
Greto lands a knee to the body.
Greto blocks an uppercut.
Loveridge is trying to break the clinch but Greto is controlling him.
Loveridge misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Loveridge misses with some punches.
Loveridge is trying to push Greto away but Greto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greto wants to take the fight to the mat but Loveridge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Greto. #CUT2#
It looks like Hamlet Loveridge has been cut.
Loveridge has had enough of the clinch but Greto keeps him there for the moment.
Greto with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Greto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loveridge throws out the jab.
Greto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hamlet Loveridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Loveridge throws a shot from downtown. Greto moves away and avoids it.
Greto unleashes a big counter combination but Loveridge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Loveridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamlet Loveridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loveridge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamlet Loveridge!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 930 Round 1
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Pranjic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Pranjic.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Pranjic.
Pranjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pranjic sets himself, and Phillips steps forward looking for the clinch! Pranjic avoids it this time.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pranjic shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips lands a jab to Pranjic's midsection.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Pranjic.
Pranjic sets himself, and Phillips steps forward looking for the clinch! Pranjic avoids it this time.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pranjic goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pranjic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pranjic doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Pranjic misses with a body punch.
Pranjic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Pranjic's head. #T1#
Phillips pushes Pranjic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
Pranjic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pranjic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Pranjic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pranjic tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips, as that shot connected.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Pranjic.
Pranjic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pranjic wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pranjic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Pranjic tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Russell Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips connects with a body shot that sends Pranjic's belly button to the back.
Pranjic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips digs a good hook to Pranjic's body.
Pranjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pranjic wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Pranjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pranjic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Pranjic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pranjic doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body. Pranjic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pranjic rather than just go for the knockout.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Pranjic gets a clinch.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pranjic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pranjic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phillips fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pranjic is trying to pull guard but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Pranjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Phillips presses Pranjic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Pranjic drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Pranjic breaks the clinch.
Phillips listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips punishes Pranjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Pranjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillips's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pranjic under the eye.#CL2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Pranjic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pranjic is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Pranjic is controlling the position.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pranjic won't allow it.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Pranjic is controlling him.
Pranjic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phillips lands with a cross. #CL#
Pranjic takes the fight into the clinch.
Pranjic is trying to stall.
Phillips is trying to push Pranjic away but Pranjic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Pranjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pranjic is looking to clinch.
Pranjic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pranjic doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
#CL2#
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pranjic fails to pull guard.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pranjic is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD#
Pranjic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pranjic is looking to stand up but Phillips isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Phillips decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pranjic, up you get!
Pranjic walks into a left hand.
Pranjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Pranjic darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pranjic has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phillips is pushing Pranjic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Pranjic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pranjic won't allow it.
#BC#
Pranjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Pranjic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Phillips.
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Pranjic tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Pranjic misses with a double jab.
Russell Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Phillips darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pranjic tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pranjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
Pranjic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pranjic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.#T3#
Phillips tries to break free but Pranjic pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Pranjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips punishes Pranjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Pranjic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pranjic tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Phillips clinches up with Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage.
Pranjic prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Pranjic throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Pranjic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Phillips works on Pranjic's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips just leaning against Pranjic, taking a breather.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Pranjic throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips. #BC#
Pranjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pranjic tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pranjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pranjic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Pranjic persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Pranjic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pranjic prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pranjic fails to land the takedown.
Pranjic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pranjic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips scores with a one two! Pranjic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pranjic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Pranjic.
Phillips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Phillips rushes Pranjic and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pranjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips scores with a hook to the body. Pranjic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pranjic backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips scores with a one two! Pranjic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pranjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pranjic looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.#T1#
Pranjic wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Pranjic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Pranjic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Pranjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips wants to break free but Pranjic has control.
#BC2#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pranjic looks to clinch
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pranjic back to the cage. Phillips follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Pranjic.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Phillips.
Pranjic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivan Pranjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pranjic, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pranjic stalling in the clinch but Phillips improves position.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Pranjic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Phillips darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
#BC#
Pranjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Phillips both land. Nice combination.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips wants to break free but Pranjic has control.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Pranjic lands with a right to the head.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Pranjic tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Pranjic drops back down to his feet.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Pranjic is controlling him.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pranjic won't allow it.
Pranjic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pranjic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Pranjic.
Pranjic looking for a takedown.
Phillips prevents Pranjic from breaking the clinch.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pranjic misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Pranjic wants the takedown. Phillips is fighting it off but Pranjic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Phillips's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Pranjic drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Pranjic off! Pranjic jumps back into Phillips's guard.
Pranjic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pranjic.
Phillips wants to stand but Pranjic is controlling the position.
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pranjic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
Russell Phillips tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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