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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Jaktic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinkleshtein.#TD#
Jaktic shoots in and gets a takedown into Pinkleshtein's guard.
Jaktic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaktic is working Pinkleshtein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaktic controlling from the top position.
Jaktic lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkleshtein tries to strike from the bottom.
Pinkleshtein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaktic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jaktic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinkleshtein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jaktic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jaktic stands up over Pinkleshtein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaktic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaktic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jaktic landing with the ground and pound.
Pinkleshtein looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinkleshtein, not yet.
Jaktic advances to half guard.
Pinkleshtein has hold of Jaktic's hands but Jaktic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaktic performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Jaktic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinkleshtein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinkleshtein is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jaktic 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! Pinkleshtein is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Jaktic!
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Event:
Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Soupdrinker closes the distance and clinches.
Soupdrinker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Soupdrinker pushes him back against the cage.
Soupdrinker keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soupdrinker looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soupdrinker is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Soupdrinker blocks it.
Soupdrinker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.#BC#
Soupdrinker breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Soupdrinker is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Soupdrinker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Soupdrinker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Soupdrinker has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Johnson wants to break free but Soupdrinker has control.
Soupdrinker looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Soupdrinker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soupdrinker scores with a nice body kick.
Soupdrinker wants to clinch.
Soupdrinker tries to clinch up.#CL#
Soupdrinker clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soupdrinker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Soupdrinker drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Soupdrinker is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tootheater Soupdrinker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soupdrinker trying to land knees to the body.
Soupdrinker lands a nice elbow.
Soupdrinker stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Soupdrinker keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3##SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Soupdrinker to follow him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soupdrinker as he jumps to the side.
Soupdrinker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soupdrinker sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Soupdrinker avoids it this time.#CL#
Soupdrinker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage.
Soupdrinker is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soupdrinker keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soupdrinker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soupdrinker is breathing heavily.
Johnson '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.#T4#
Soupdrinker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Soupdrinker jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Soupdrinker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Johnson stands and steps away. Soupdrinker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson trying to control but Soupdrinker is working from the bottom.
Soupdrinker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Tootheater Soupdrinker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soupdrinker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soupdrinker tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Soupdrinker stuffs the takedown.
Tootheater Soupdrinker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Soupdrinker.
As Johnson tries to get set, Soupdrinker tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Soupdrinker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson . Those never looked like landing.
Soupdrinker wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Soupdrinker against the cage.
Soupdrinker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Soupdrinker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soupdrinker.
Soupdrinker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Soupdrinker pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Soupdrinker tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Soupdrinker is controlling the position.
Soupdrinker leaning against his opponent.
Soupdrinker jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tootheater Soupdrinker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soupdrinker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Soupdrinker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Soupdrinker clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Soupdrinker breaks from the clinch.
Soupdrinker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soupdrinker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soupdrinker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soupdrinker tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soupdrinker missing with knees to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but Soupdrinker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Soupdrinker breaks from the clinch.
Bob Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Soupdrinker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soupdrinker defends it well.
Soupdrinker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Soupdrinker scores with a shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Soupdrinker prevents the takedown attempt.
Soupdrinker wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson pulls Soupdrinker into guard.
Soupdrinker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Soupdrinker 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.
Soupdrinker stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson .#T4#
Soupdrinker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Soupdrinker stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #CL#
Soupdrinker pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Soupdrinker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Soupdrinker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soupdrinker stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Soupdrinker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soupdrinker has him pressed against the cage.
Soupdrinker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Soupdrinker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Soupdrinker tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. #CL#
Soupdrinker closes the distance and clinches.
Soupdrinker throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soupdrinker is defending well for now.
Soupdrinker tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
#BC#
Soupdrinker breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Soupdrinker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Johnson pushes Soupdrinker up against the cage in a clinch.
Soupdrinker misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Johnson has Soupdrinker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soupdrinker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soupdrinker is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soupdrinker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Soupdrinker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Tootheater Soupdrinker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Soupdrinker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Soupdrinker keeps moving.
Soupdrinker has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson trying to control but Soupdrinker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Johnson landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Soupdrinker breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Soupdrinker up, before dumping him to the ground. Soupdrinker manages to land in guard. #T3#
Soupdrinker 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soupdrinker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soupdrinker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bob Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Soupdrinker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Johnson stands up.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson tries to bum rush Soupdrinker with a series of wild strikes but Soupdrinker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Soupdrinker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soupdrinker tries to clinch up.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soupdrinker enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soupdrinker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johnson !
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 20
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Rodolfo throws out a loose jab but Pinkleshtein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodolfo wants to clinch.#CL#
Rodolfo has Pinkleshtein up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo working aggressively here.
#TD#
Rodolfo successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodolfo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinkleshtein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rodolfo is tightening it up a little... Pinkleshtein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pinkleshtein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pinkleshtein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rodolfo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Rodolfo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Pitts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson .
Richardson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Pitts hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moe Richardson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Pinkleshtein gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Benson kicks off Pinkleshtein and gets to his feet.
Benson shoots in but Pinkleshtein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benson misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Benson looking to score a takedown here. Pinkleshtein is defending well but Benson drives through and ends up in Pinkleshtein's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinkleshtein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinkleshtein wants to sweep here but Benson controlling him for the moment.
Pinkleshtein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkleshtein lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Pinkleshtein trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Benson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Benson wants to sweep here but Pinkleshtein controlling him for the moment.
Benson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinkleshtein trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Benson has his hands on Pinkleshtein's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkleshtein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pinkleshtein trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Benson pulls Pinkleshtein in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Benson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benson is pressing down on Pinkleshtein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinkleshtein is holding on for now.
Benson stalling.
Pinkleshtein is trying to get back to full guard.
Benson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benson trying to pass the guard but Pinkleshtein defending well. #T4#
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinkleshtein on the ground.
Benson winds up and cracks Pinkleshtein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benson controlling the action here. #SUB#
Benson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinkleshtein is just riding it out for now. Benson eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Benson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinkleshtein dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Pinkleshtein's head and hops out.
Pinkleshtein staying out of range there.
Benson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pinkleshtein counters with a body kick.
Pinkleshtein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benson backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinkleshtein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benson.
Pinkleshtein tries to bench press Benson off him but Benson keeps the position.
Pinkleshtein struggling a bit here.
Pinkleshtein is breathing heavily.
Benson lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Benson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Benson just content to control the position.
Pinkleshtein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Benson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pinkleshtein's legs. #SUB#
Benson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinkleshtein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benson lands some shots froms side control.
Benson happy to just control the position for now.
Pinkleshtein is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Pinkleshtein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benson connects with a decent elbow.
Benson working the ground and pound.
Benson cracks Pinkleshtein with a big elbow.
Benson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Pinkleshtein is rocked!
Benson controlling from side mount.
Benson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pinkleshtein tries to bench press Benson off him but Benson keeps the position.
Benson grinds an elbow into Pinkleshtein's temple. #T3#
Benson scores with punches from side control.
Benson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Benson crunches a massive hammerfist down on Pinkleshtein - he's out! Benson Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Arnold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Arnold scores with a takedown into Johnson 's guard.
Arnold postures up in Johnson 's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arnold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold landing with the ground and pound.
Arnold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arnold on the ground.
Arnold stands up over Johnson , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arnold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arnold is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Arnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold loads up on a big left hand. Johnson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Arnold looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Johnson can't hide his disappointment, as Arnold celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen Arnold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Rubson both land. Nice combination.
Rubson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Rubson and sends Pitts crashing to the mat! Rubson follows him down to the mat - Pitts regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Pitts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitts tries to roll over but Rubson keeps him under control.
Oh Pitts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pitts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rubson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pitts seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Rubson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rubson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitts.
Pitts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Rubson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rubson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pitts manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Pitts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rubson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Pitts content to control rather than advance.
Pitts stops Rubson from getting back to his feet.
Pitts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pitts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pitts is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Pitts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES2#
Rubson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pitts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubson.
Rubson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitts.#T3#
Rubson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aziz Rubson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Pitts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rubson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pitts lands a nice forearm strike.
Rubson is trying to get back to his feet.
Rubson is not content to let Pitts control the position.
Pitts grinds an elbow into Rubson's temple.
Rubson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pitts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pitts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Pitts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rubson to see if he's OK.
Pitts looks up at the clock and then as Rubson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pitts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ES2#
Rubson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitts is defended easily by Rubson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitts is defended easily by Rubson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pitts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubson lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Rubson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rubson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubson lands a jab to Pitts's midsection.
Rubson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Pitts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rubson circles away.
Rubson throws out a leg kick but Pitts moves out of range and Rubson only half commits.
Pitts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubson defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitts's hands.#T1#
Rubson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitts fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pitts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Rubson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rubson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rubson duly obliges.
Rubson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pitts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Rubson looks to move away, Pitts throws a big counter combo but Rubson just gets out of the way.
Rubson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Rubson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rubson is breathing heavily.
Pitts tries to clinch up.#T2#
Rubson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pitts takes one on the button.#TD#
Pitts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pitts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rubson tries to escape but Pitts is in control. #SU#
Pitts stands up and beckons Rubson to his feet.
Rubson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rubson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Pitts gets a double leg takedown into Rubson's guard.
Pitts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pitts wants to pass the guard but Rubson is keeping the position.
Pitts trying to control but Rubson is working from the bottom.
Rubson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pitts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pitts stands up over Rubson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB#
Pitts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rubson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pitts has Rubson in his guard.#REVB#
Pitts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pitts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rubson tries to stand but Pitts is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Rubson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pitts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rubson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rubson lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rubson. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Pitts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pitts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pitts.
Pitts is controlling the pace.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pitts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pitts with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Pitts is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rubson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pitts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rubson is looking to escape. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubson wants to try and get back to his feet.
George Pitts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pitts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Rubson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3##SUB#
Pitts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rubson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pitts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pitts working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Pitts quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pitts but it's paid off an Rubson is forced to tap! Nice work by Pitts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Pitts!
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