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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC 16: Borcea vs Nadir
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swift Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swift Jnr lands an uppercut.
Savov tries to work over Swift Jnr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Savov.
Savov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savov lands a good knee to the midsection. Swift Jnr won't want to take too many of those.
Swift Jnr looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Savov tries to pull guard but Swift Jnr holds him up against the cage and eventually Savov drops back down to his feet.
Savov tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift Jnr avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov fails to pull guard.
Savov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sava Savov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift Jnr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savov jumps guard but Swift Jnr stands there with Savov around his waist. Savov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Savov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swift Jnr tries to break free but Savov pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Savov stalling in the clinch.
Swift Jnr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savov has Swift Jnr pressed against the cage, preventing Swift Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swift Jnr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Swift Jnr misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Swift Jnr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swift Jnr throws a push kick but Savov slaps the foot to one side.
Savov shoots in and drives through. Swift Jnr sprawls well.
Swift Jnr scores with a nice right hand.
Savov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swift Jnr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swift Jnr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kane Swift Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swift Jnr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savov tries to clinch but Swift Jnr moves out of range. #T2#
Swift Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swift Jnr finds it's way round the side to connect with Savov's head. #TD2#
Swift Jnr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savov is trying to defend but Swift Jnr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Savov is looking for a sweep. Swift Jnr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swift Jnr slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Swift Jnr slips a nice elbow through Savov's hands, connecting with Savov's forehead.
Savov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Swift Jnr controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Swift Jnr is working for a kimura but Savov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Savov is defending against the submission attempts here by Swift Jnr.
Swift Jnr prevents Savov from improving his position.#T4#
Savov pushes Swift Jnr off looking to stand but Swift Jnr dives back in and keeps control.
Savov is trying to control but can't.
Swift Jnr is nestled in close to Savov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savov tries to get to full guard but Swift Jnr has control of the leg.
Swift Jnr blocks the strikes from Savov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is looking for a kimura but Savov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swift Jnr to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Swift Jnr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Swift Jnr. No joy for Savov on that attempt.
Swift Jnr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swift Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Swift Jnr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Swift Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Swift Jnr drives through with a takedown into Savov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Swift Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swift Jnr is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift Jnr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Swift Jnr working some strikes from top position.
Swift Jnr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Savov wants to stand and escape but Swift Jnr is having none of it.
Swift Jnr is in close to Savov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swift Jnr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swift Jnr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savov trying to control the position.
Swift Jnr 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.
Swift Jnr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savov's head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swift Jnr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane Swift Jnr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swift Jnr advances position into side control!
Swift Jnr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swift Jnr on the ground.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swift Jnr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savov is trying to work for a sweep but Swift Jnr has mounted him!
Savov tries to buck Swift Jnr off but he can't manage it.
Savov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Swift Jnr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Swift Jnr is trying to work for a kimura but Savov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is working for a kimura but Savov is defending it quite comfortably.
Swift Jnr lands strikes from half guard.
Savov taking some punishment here, with Swift Jnr in his half guard. #T4#
Savov has hold of Swift Jnr's hands but Swift Jnr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savov defends it well.
Savov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Savov is not content to let Swift Jnr control the position.
Swift Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Swift Jnr there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Swift Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Savov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swift Jnr stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Swift Jnr gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savov is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Swift Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Savov's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swift Jnr is nestled in close to Savov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Swift Jnr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Swift Jnr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savov sees it coming and defends easily.
Swift Jnr blocks the strikes from Savov.
Savov wants to control but Swift Jnr is keeping busy.
Swift Jnr controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savov is staying active underneath Swift Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savov is looking to control Swift Jnr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savov avoid being mounted?
Savov is looking to improve his position.
Sava Savov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swift Jnr is keen to just control but Savov is a slippery customer.
Savov wants to improve his position but Swift Jnr is controlling well.
Savov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Swift Jnr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swift Jnr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swift Jnr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swift Jnr forces his way into half guard.
Savov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is trying to work for a kimura but Savov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Savov is defending against the submission attempts here by Swift Jnr.
Savov is looking for a sweep. Swift Jnr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane Swift Jnr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Swift Jnr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swift Jnr wants to control but Savov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Swift Jnr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Swift Jnr is working for a kimura but Savov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Swift Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swift Jnr 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Swift Jnr!
After winning the bout, Kane Swift Jnr 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gutterio.
Gutterio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutterio shoots for a takedown but Nunez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Nunez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Nunez lands a takedown into guard.
Nunez passes Gutterio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gutterio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nunez stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutterio is looking for a sweep. Nunez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Gutterio gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gutterio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nunez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gutterio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nunez stands and throws Gutterio's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gutterio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nunez controlling the position from side mount.
Gutterio sneaks back into half guard.
Gutterio regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gutterio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunez is aware though and is defending well.
Gutterio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nunez has passed into side control.
#T3#
Gutterio trying to remain calm as Nunez controls from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gutterio is looking for a sweep.
Nunez taking a breather here.
Nunez is continuing to stall.
Gutterio is trying to control Nunez's posture but Nunez avoids it.
Nunez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gutterio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Nunez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gutterio tries to buck Nunez off but Nunez is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gutterio tries to keep at a distance but Nunez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nunez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nunez prevents a body shot from Gutterio.
Gutterio is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nunez has Gutterio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nunez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gutterio tumbling to the mat - Nunez dives into Gutterio's guard.
Nunez is standing up over Gutterio. Gutterio looks to escape but Nunez dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Gutterio is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Nunez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Nunez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutterio pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Nunez closes the distance and pushes Gutterio back into the cage.
Nunez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nunez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gutterio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nunez is keeping busy.#TD2#
Nunez tightens his grip and picks Gutterio up, before dumping him to the ground. Gutterio manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Gutterio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nunez uses it to pass to side control.
Gutterio is looking for a sweep.
Carlos Nunez has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutterio looking for a sweep but Nunez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez controlling his opponent. #T1#
Nunez moves to back control.
Gutterio is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nunez controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Nunez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nunez controlling the positon.
Nunez is hanging on to Gutterio's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Gutterio trying to control the hands but Nunez won't let him.
Gutterio tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gutterio tries to roll but Nunez sticks to his back.
Nunez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nunez is not going to allow Gutterio to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Nunez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nunez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunez is hanging on to Gutterio's back as he tries to escape.
What can Gutterio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Nunez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
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.
Gutterio rolls, trying to escape but Nunez keeps control of the position.
Gutterio trying to control the hands but Nunez won't let him.
Nunez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gutterio's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutterio wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Nunez 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gutterio doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Nunez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunez avoiding damage as Gutterio throws knees to the body.
Nunez is trying to drag Gutterio to the mat but Gutterio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutterio misses with some punches.
Gutterio misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Nunez is trying to trip Gutterio. He has hold of a leg but Gutterio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nunez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gutterio is wriggling around but Nunez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Nunez wants to pass the guard but Gutterio is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gutterio looking for submissions off his back.
Gutterio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nunez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gutterio!
Nunez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez moves to the back position.
Nunez is hanging on to Gutterio's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Nunez is riding his opponent, not letting Gutterio buck him off.
Nunez is trying to stick to Gutterio's back but Gutterio is turning into Nunez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nunez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gutterio.#T3#
Nunez wants to stand but Gutterio is controlling the position. #ES2#
Nunez pushes Gutterio off and gets back to his feet.
Gutterio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunez defends it nicely.
Gutterio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutterio tries to bum rush Nunez with a series of wild strikes but Nunez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunez connects with the punch.#CL2#
Nunez pushes Gutterio up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Nunez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nunez controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Gutterio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunez defends well.
Alejendro Gutterio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez pushes down on Gutterio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Nunez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunez 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Esteves misses with a looping right.
Esteves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rousey moves in looking to clinch but Esteves pushes him off.
Esteves feinted with a counter takedown.
Rousey misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Esteves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rousey quickly recovers to half guard.
Esteves controlling the action here. #SUB#
Esteves is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rousey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diogo Esteves!
Diogo Esteves took some time post fight to say the following; 'Not even trying.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Gillespie throws a series of punches but Amaral moves out of range.
Amaral misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Gillespie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Amaral has one foot on Gillespie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Amaral clinches with his opponent.
Amaral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gillespie has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gillespie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gillespie manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Amaral throws Gillespie to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillespie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Amaral. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Gillespie has managed to clinch.
Gillespie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gillespie tries a knee to the head but Amaral blocks it.
#BC#
Gillespie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Amaral drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gillespie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amaral has picked Gillespie up and slammed him! Gillespie can't keep hold of the triangle and Amaral manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Amaral has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Amaral tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillespie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Amaral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gillespie did well to prevent Amaral getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SU2#
Amaral stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gillespie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Amaral scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Gillespie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Amaral shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gillespie is trying to defend but Amaral finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gillespie trying to control here.
Amaral slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SU2#
Amaral decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Gillespie clinches.
Gillespie avoiding damage as Amaral throws knees to the body.
Gillespie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Amaral pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Gillespie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amaral is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Amaral manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gillespie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Gillespie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gillespie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Amaral dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Amaral closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gillespie struggling a bit here.
Gillespie looks to move to half guard but instead Amaral has passed into mount! Damn!
Gillespie wants to hold on but Amaral pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie is desperately trying to improve his position but Amaral has a good base and remains in mount.
Amaral trying to control but Gillespie is having none of it.
Gillespie wants to control but Amaral is having none of it.#T1#
Amaral takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gillespie is trying to escape the mount.
Gillespie wants to hold on but Amaral pushes him away.
Gillespie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amaral is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amaral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gillespie wants to control but Amaral is having none of it.
Gillespie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Amaral.
Gillespie tries to hold on but Amaral postures up.
Amaral blocks Gillespie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Poor strikes thrown by Amaral there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Gillespie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gillespie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Amaral controlling his opponent.
Amaral misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gillespie tries to hold on but Amaral postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Amaral controlling his opponent.
Amaral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gillespie is desperately trying to improve his position but Amaral has a good base and remains in mount.
Gillespie tries to hold on but Amaral postures up.
Gillespie holds of for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amaral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gillespie is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Amaral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gillespie blocks a head kick by Amaral.
#TD2#
Amaral closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gillespie quickly recovers to half guard.
Amaral works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gillespie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gillespie tries to lock up and control but Amaral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaral trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gillespie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Amaral throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Amaral trying to control but Gillespie is having none of it.
Gillespie tries to hold on but Amaral postures up.
Amaral blocks Gillespie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gillespie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guilherme Amaral has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amaral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gillespie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amaral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gillespie is looking to escape. #T3#
Gillespie tries to lock up and control but Amaral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amaral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gillespie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brock Gillespie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilherme Amaral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Amaral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amaral 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Amaral!
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