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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Duel
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carides throws a right hand that Vanperse ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanperse also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Carides. Those never looked like landing.
Vanperse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carides defends it well.
Carides fails to land with a series of punches.
Carides will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanperse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carides really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carides throws the left hand but Vanperse avoids the punch easily.
Carides throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Vanperse counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vanperse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carides is trying to escape the position but Vanperse is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vanperse has hold of Carides's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carides seems comfortable defending it but Vanperse has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carides is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carides is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vanperse couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Vanperse!
A relieved looking Nick Vanperse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Ganjaman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendes is trying to escape back to his feet but Ganjaman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Ganjaman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Ganjaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Ganjaman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is trying to buck Ganjaman off.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ganjaman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Ganjaman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ganjaman working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Mendes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as Ganjaman knocks Mendes out cold with a massive hammerfist! Ganjaman Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominique Ganjaman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carides misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Carides. That snapped Rall's head back.
Rall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carides keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rall tries a head kick but it misses.
Carides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rall.
Carides misses with a two punch combination.
Rall is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Rall clinches up with Carides and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Carides's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carides is trying to break free.
Rall jumps guard but Carides stands there with Rall around his waist. Rall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rall wants a takedown.
Michael Carides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyan Rall.#T1##BC2#
Rall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carides misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Rall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carides's guard.#SUB2#
Rall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carides wants to stand up but Rall is controlling him.
Carides wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rall manages to pass to side control.
Carides is trying to stand back up but Rall is controlling him
#T2#
Rall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carides wants to get back to his feet.
Carides is trying to escape back to his feet but Rall uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Rall advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Rall is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rall extends the arm and Carides is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyan Rall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmo thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba blocks the strikes from Carmo .
Carmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carmo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sakuraba working for a triangle but Carmo defends it easily.
#T1#
Carmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Carmo in close.
Carmo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Carmo in close.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Carmo pulls Sakuraba in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Carmo , not yet.
Carmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sakuraba looking for subs off his back but Carmo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Carmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Carmo is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Carmo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Carmo 's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carmo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Carmo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakuraba is controlling him.
Sakuraba passes Carmo 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Dominique Sakuraba 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##TD2#
Carmo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sakuraba's guard.#SUB#
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carmo is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carmo is now in half guard.
Carmo is looking to stall here but Sakuraba recovers full guard.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Carmo controlling him for the moment.
Carmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba is trying to hold Carmo in close to prevent damage but Carmo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Carmo keeps him under control.
Carmo stalling away here and it's allowed Sakuraba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carmo 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carmo looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carmo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sakuraba manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Carmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Carmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carmo is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba thows a huge punch but Carmo dodges it nicely.
#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.#SUB#
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Carmo defends the submission attempt.
Carmo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Carmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carmo wants to control but Sakuraba passes into side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Sakuraba dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Carmo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carmo showed some decent athleticism there.
Carmo is looking to pass Sakuraba's guard but actually Sakuraba recovers to full guard.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carmo controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba looking to control.
#T1#
Carmo cracks Sakuraba with a solid left hand.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Carmo in close.
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
Dominique Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carmo defends it nicely.#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.#CL2#
Sakuraba tries to keep at a distance but Carmo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Carmo has picked Sakuraba up - he's going for a ride! Carmo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carmo prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Carmo is taking a breather. Sakuraba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Carmo trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well. #SUB2#
Carmo seems to be working for a kimura but Sakuraba defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba is controlling Carmo 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sakuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carmo .
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakuraba is positioning himself well to prevent Carmo advancing to mount.
Carmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominique Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba pulls Carmo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Carmo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Giovane Carmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovane Carmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dominique Sakuraba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krasov pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Krasov working for a triangle but Phoenix defends it easily.
#SUB#
Krasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Phoenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Phoenix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krasov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phoenix has managed to get both his arms back between Krasov's legs - danger averted.
Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
Phoenix trying to control but Krasov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krasov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phoenix rolls with it to try and escape but Krasov cranks on the arm and Phoenix is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Krasov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
John pushes Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendes is defending well.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Mendes misses with a double jab.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
John gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by John.
John misses with a body punch.
Come on John - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Mendes is trying to force a seperation but John has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John tries to work over Mendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendes is looking to break free of the clinch but John has double underhooks.
John keeps control of Mendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
John lands a body shot.
John digs a right hand into Mendes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendes's gas tank.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from John.
John lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendes or not.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
A short right from John on the inside.
John lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
John is working Mendes over against the cage.
Nice body punch from John.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from John.
John digs a right hand into Mendes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendes's gas tank.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by John.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
A nice left hand lands by John.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
John lands a right hand.
John scores with a hook to the body.
John lands a right hand. #ROC2#Mendes is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John lands a left hand.
John creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mendes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mendes drops to his knees and John pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brazil John! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan fails with the takedown#CL#
and Chaiyawan counters by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan can't break the clinch.
Chaiyawan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sullivan is looking to control Chaiyawan's arms but Chaiyawan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan has his back to the cage.
Sullivan tries to break free but Chaiyawan pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Chaiyawan pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaiyawan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chaiyawan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chaiyawan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chaiyawan'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.
Sullivan looking to control.
Sullivan striking off his back but it's not causing Chaiyawan any problems.
Sullivan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan working a defensive guard but Chaiyawan manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Chaiyawan tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
Chaiyawan working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sullivan isn't going anywhere.
Chaiyawan controlling from side mount.
Sullivan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chaiyawan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Sullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Chaiyawan has a good base and remains in mount.
Chaiyawan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chaiyawan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but Chaiyawan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sullivan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaiyawan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chaiyawan throws some wild stikes that Sullivan manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Chaiyawan looking to finish with strikes here!
Chaiyawan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chaiyawan throws some wild stikes that Sullivan manages to avoid easily.
Chaiyawan with shots to the head and body - Sullivan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sullivan wants to hold on but Chaiyawan pushes him away.
Sullivan is just holding on here. Chaiyawan manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan trying to get back to his feet but Chaiyawan is in full control for now. #SUB#
Chaiyawan is persistently looking for the submission but Sullivan is defending it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kavi Chaiyawan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaiyawan. Chaiyawan gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Chaiyawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaiyawan.
Sullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Chaiyawan gets double underhooks and turns Sullivan into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyawan shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kavi Chaiyawan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Chaiyawan closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Chaiyawan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Chaiyawan pulls guard. #T1#
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sullivan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaiyawan keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Chaiyawan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Kavi Chaiyawan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sullivan wants to stand but Chaiyawan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Chaiyawan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sullivan wants to get up but he can't break Chaiyawan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sullivan trying to control but Chaiyawan is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chaiyawan pulls Sullivan in close to his closed guard and prevents Sullivan from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Chaiyawan, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Chaiyawan against the cage but Chaiyawan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaiyawan lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Chaiyawan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chaiyawan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Chaiyawan persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaiyawan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Chaiyawan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sullivan is trying to stall.
#TD#
Chaiyawan jumps guard.
Chaiyawan pulls Sullivan in to control the position. #T4#
Chaiyawan 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.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Chaiyawan keeps moving.
Sullivan lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan pushing down on Chaiyawan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sullivan Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sullivan with a poor takedown #CL#
and Chaiyawan counters by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Chaiyawan.
Chaiyawan lands an elbow inside.
Chaiyawan prevents the takedown attempt.
Kavi Chaiyawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sullivan Sullivan.
Sullivan gets underhooks to prevent Chaiyawan's takedown attempt.
Chaiyawan tries to pull guard but Sullivan holds him up against the cage and eventually Chaiyawan drops back down to his feet.
Chaiyawan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chaiyawan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaiyawan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaiyawan has double underhooks. #TD#
Chaiyawan jumps guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaiyawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaiyawan wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaiyawan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaiyawan, not yet.
Chaiyawan keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sullivan passes Chaiyawan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Chaiyawan kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Chaiyawan moves away
and Chaiyawan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Chaiyawan darts in and clinches Sullivan up against the cage.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch but Chaiyawan keeps him there for the moment.
Chaiyawan jumps guard but Sullivan stands there with Chaiyawan around his waist. Chaiyawan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chaiyawan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Chaiyawan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chaiyawan misses with a takedown attempt - Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Chaiyawan gets double underhooks and turns Sullivan into the cage.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Chaiyawan.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaiyawan as he avoids it easily.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaiyawan but Chaiyawan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sullivan Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Sullivan #CL#
and Chaiyawan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chaiyawan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Chaiyawan breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaiyawan shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Chaiyawan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Chaiyawan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chaiyawan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Sullivan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan cracks Chaiyawan with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Kavi Chaiyawan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaiyawan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kavi Chaiyawan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaiyawan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kavi Chaiyawan! |
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