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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gvarzatilov with the counter takedown but Ulatov avoids it easily.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but Gvarzatilov shows good takedown defense.
Ulatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gvarzatilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulatov somewhat.
Gvarzatilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulatov darts in looking for a takedown but Gvarzatilov gets double underhooks and turns Ulatov into the cage.
Ulatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gvarzatilov tries to sprawl out of it but Ulatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gvarzatilov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gvarzatilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gvarzatilov as he avoids it easily.
Gvarzatilov with the counter takedown but Ulatov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gvarzatilov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ulatov. Ulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gvarzatilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ulatov misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gvarzatilov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gvarzatilov trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away. #T1#
Ulatov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gvarzatilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ulatov defends it well. #SUB2#
Gvarzatilov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gvarzatilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ulatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gvarzatilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ulatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gvarzatilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulatov is just riding it out for now. Gvarzatilov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gvarzatilov is working for a kimura but Ulatov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Gvarzatilov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ulatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gvarzatilov is looking to stall in half guard but Ulatov is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Gvarzatilov taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Ulatov!
An out of breath Sergei Ulatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Mikey Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darko is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Darko wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Darko won't allow it. #T1#
Darko wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jacobs is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jacobs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Darko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bezerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kovacevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bezerra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Bezerra is working Kovacevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bezerra 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Kovacevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bezerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Bezerra drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bezerra as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kovacevic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bezerra! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Erasmo Bezerra!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Bezerra 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: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Johnston lands.
Darko misses with a takedown attempt
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko fails to land the takedown.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Darko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Johnston.#T1#
Johnston tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Darko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnston is trying to defend but Darko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnston wants to improve his position but Darko is controlling well.
Johnston wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Darko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnston sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnston lands a glancing blow to the side of Darko's head.
Johnston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darko ducks right into an uppercut from Johnston.
Darko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnston circles away.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston throws out a powerful jab.
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Johnston works over Darko's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnston connects with a looping right hand.
Johnston lands the left hand.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darko shoots and misses
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnston. That snapped Darko's head back.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston lands a glancing blow to the side of Darko's head.
Darko misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darko looks winded!
Johnston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uestus Johnston 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#
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Darko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnston is trying to maintain the position but Darko is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Darko lands a nice short elbow.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.
Johnston is looking for a sweep. Darko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darko winds up and cracks Johnston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnston wants to improve his position but Darko is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko working over Johnston with some ground and pound. Johnston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Darko is thwarting Johnston's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darko lands strikes from half guard.
Darko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnston trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Darko manages to pass to mount!
Darko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Darko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Darko cracks Johnston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnston hang on?
Darko avoids the attempt from Johnston to control.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darko on the ground.
Darko unloading with bombs!
Johnston tries to reverse the position but Darko maintains control.#T2#
Johnston is bucking up trying to escape but Darko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zeljko Darko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston tries to lock up and control but Darko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko breaks from Johnston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnston tries to get out of the position.
Darko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnston tries to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Darko lands a couple of good shots and Johnston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnston takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Darko is working the ground and pound. Can Johnston escape?
Darko is landing with strikes from the back.
Darko has the hooks in. Johnston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Darko has the hooks in. Johnston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Darko is working the ground and pound. Can Johnston escape?
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T3#
Johnston trying to control the action but Darko just sinks the hooks in.
Darko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Darko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Darko scores with punches from the back.
Johnston just trying to survive but Darko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Johnston rolls, trying to escape but Darko keeps control of the position.
Johnston is working hard here to advance position.
Darko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnston just trying to survive but Darko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Darko is punishing Johnston with some ground and pound.
Johnston is covering up but some of the strikes from Darko are getting through and doing damage.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Darko punishes Johnston with strikes from the back mount. #T4#
Darko connects with a big shot to the side of Johnston's head.
Darko scores with punches from the back.
Darko keeps control of the position as Johnston tries to break free.
Darko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Johnston.
Johnston tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko has Johnston flattened out and is raining down punches.
The referee is taking a good look at Johnston as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Darko!
Johnston wants to control his opponent's hands but Darko gets his hands free.
Darko has the hooks in. Johnston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeljko Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnston.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Johnston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnston!
Darko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnston is fending him off so far but Darko persists. Nope, Johnston circles away and we're back to standing.
Darko moves forwards but Johnston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uestus Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnston as he connects with a hook.
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Johnston slaps away a takedown attempt from Darko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Darko.
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Johnston.
Nice straight punches there by Johnston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnston.
A jab lands there for Johnston.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Johnston throws a shot to the body.
Johnston lands a jab.#T2#
Darko shoots in but no luck this time.
Darko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Darko didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Darko shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnston lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Johnston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnston cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Johnston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnston scores with a nice right hand.
Johnston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnston duly obliges.
Johnston connects with a looping right hand.
Johnston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darko back to the cage. Johnston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston lands with an overhand left.
Darko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnston scores with a hook to the body. Darko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnston scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston looks to land a combination. Darko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uestus Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnston 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uestus Johnston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Mitrovic gets the takedown into side control.
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitrovic working away.
Darko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mitrovic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Darko is looking to get to half guard.
Darko tries to lock up and control but Mitrovic 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitrovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Darko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mitrovic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Darko is holding on tight.
Darko working to try and regain half guard.
Darko tries to hold on but Mitrovic pushes him away.
Darko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitrovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mitrovic wants to stand but Darko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Darko regains half guard.
Darko trying to control here.
#T2#
Darko is controlling Mitrovic's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions off his back.
Darko is trying to control but can't.
Mitrovic is pressing down on Darko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darko is holding on for now.
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitrovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Darko has his hands on Mitrovic's head, controlling the position.
Darko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Darko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitrovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mitrovic is trying to improve his position.
Mitrovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitrovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darko works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Darko is looking for a triangle here but Mitrovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Darko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darko tries to get out of the position.
Mitrovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darko keeps working.
Darko holds on to Mitrovic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Darko regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mitrovic is looking for a kimura but Darko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitrovic to get the leverage.
Darko is refusing to be controlled, as Mitrovic sits in half guard.
Darko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Mitrovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mitrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darko attempts a counter takedown but Mitrovic avoids it well and moves away.
Mitrovic misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Mitrovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Darko's guard.
Darko tries to strike from the bottom.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Darko scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Mitrovic preventing the sweep.
Mitrovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Mitrovic defends easily.
Mitrovic postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it. #T1##SUB#
Darko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darko wants to sweep here but Mitrovic controlling him for the moment.
Mitrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitrovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Mitrovic wants to improve his position but instead Darko has moved into half guard.
Mitrovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darko.
Darko is thwarting Mitrovic's attempts to control the position.
Mitrovic punching from the bottom.
Mitrovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darko.
Darko is thwarting Mitrovic's attempts to control the position.
Mitrovic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Darko is staying active.#T3#
Darko working over Mitrovic with some ground and pound. Mitrovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Darko prevents Mitrovic from improving his position.
Mitrovic is trying to control but Darko passes into side control!
Darko wants to stand but Mitrovic has his arm trapped.
Mitrovic dodges the ground and pound from Darko.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitrovic parries the strikes from Darko easily there. Darko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mitrovic to escape.
Dragan Mitrovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darko cracks Mitrovic with a big right hand but Mitrovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Darko working the ground and pound.
Darko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mitrovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Darko misses with the ground and pound.
Mitrovic looks to move to half guard but instead Darko has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitrovic holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeljko Darko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Darko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Mitrovic has one foot on Darko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mitrovic scores with a takedown into Darko's guard.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitrovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitrovic postures up.
Mitrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitrovic's guard. #REVR##T1#
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Darko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitrovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Darko throws a big right hand that misses.
Darko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darko preventing the sweep.
Mitrovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitrovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitrovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Darko 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.
Mitrovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitrovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darko back to the cage. Mitrovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Darko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Darko working Mitrovic over with strikes.
Darko is thwarting Mitrovic's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Darko winds up and cracks Mitrovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitrovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darko throwing shots but Mitrovic is blocking nicely.
Mitrovic is trying to maintain the position but Darko is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitrovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darko wanted to stand there but Mitrovic had control of the position.
Darko postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darko wants to get up but he can't break Mitrovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitrovic is trying to control the position but Darko postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mitrovic shoots in and bounces Darko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Darko is looking for a triangle but Mitrovic pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko tries to strike from the bottom.
Darko is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragan Mitrovic.
Well Mitrovic 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Mitrovic! |
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