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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cormier loads up on a big right hand but Bong slips the punch.
Bong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cormier manages to circle out of the way.
Cormier blocks the body kick.
Bong avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Bong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bong wants to stand but Cormier has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Bong throws an elbow that misses. Cormier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bong's guard. Nice move by Cormier!#REVB##T1#
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Cormier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong is looking to sweep but instead, Cormier has passed into half guard.
Cormier slips a nice elbow through Bong's hands, connecting with Bong's forehead.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bong looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier trying to control the pace.
Bong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cormier jumps into side control!
Cormier scoring with punches from side control.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cormier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cormier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bong is looking for a sweep.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cormier trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom.
Bong struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cormier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bong working to try and regain half guard.
Cormier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cormier avoids the attempt from Bong to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier landing shots from mount.
Cormier avoids the attempt from Bong to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bong instigates a clinch.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bong is defending well.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Bong jumps into guard, dragging Cormier to the mat.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cormier won't allow Bong to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bong looking for a guillotine here but Cormier defends easily.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cormier scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cormier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bong controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
Cormier prevents Bong from getting back to his feet.
Bong wants to control but Cormier passes easily into half guard.
Bong wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Check out the look on Cormier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bong tries to buck Cormier off but Cormier is having none of it.
Cormier lands a nice forearm strike.
Cormier scoring with punches from side control.
Cormier is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cormier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bong taking a bit of punishment here - Cormier scoring with strikes.
Cormier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bong some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Bong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cormier connects with a decent elbow.
Cormier scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Bong is rocked!
Cormier cracks Bong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cormier immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
A very excited looking Daniel Cormier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Jamie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilva misses the shot to the body.
Jamie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ilva shoots in looking for a takedown. Jamie tries to sprawl out of it but Ilva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jamie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanderson Ilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jamie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ilva lands with a slapping head kick.
Ilva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jamie backs up against the cage.
Ilva misses with a two punch combination.
Jamie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ilva fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Ilva lands a high kick!
#CL#
Ilva darts in and clinches Jamie up against the cage.#BC#
Ilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ilva tries to clinch there but Jamie circles away.
Jamie is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jamie as he jumps to the side.
Ilva shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Ilva has closed the distance and engaged Jamie in a clinch.
Ilva tries to pull guard but Jamie won't allow it.
Jamie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ilva pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ilva or perhaps it was just good defense by Jamie, which made it look bad.
Jamie is looking for the big counter here.
Ilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamie manages to avoid it.
As Ilva backs off Jamie throws a huge counter combo but Ilva manages to avoid it all.
Ilva shoots for a takedown but Jamie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ilva shoots in for a double leg but Jamie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ilva dives in for a single leg takedown but Jamie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamie looking for a takedown.
Jamie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ilva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jamie can't get the takedown.
Ilva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ilva prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4##BC#
Ilva breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ilva moves into range and clinches up with Jamie.
Jamie is trying to drag Ilva to the mat but Ilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jamie looks winded!
Ilva wants to take the fight to the mat but Jamie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ilva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jamie.
Ilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jamie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jamie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jamie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderson Ilva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilva.
Sanderson Ilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ilva is pressed up against the cage. Jamie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ilva down to the mat. Ilva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamie tries to avoid it but Ilva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamie to the ground. Jamie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Jamie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanderson Ilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Jamie as Ilva shoots in.
Jamie unleashes a big counter combination but Ilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Ilva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamie stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Jamie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ilva tries to clinch up but Jamie circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jamie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ilva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jamie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jamie is breathing heavily.
Jamie can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jamie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ilva after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Ilva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Ilva breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Ilva lands but Jamie takes it in his stride. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Ilva to work.
#BC#
Ilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilva scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Jamie stuffs the takedown attempt from Ilva. Ilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Jamie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanderson Ilva is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ilva!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ilva.#CL#
Ilva clinches. #TD#
Ilva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamie can do to turn this around?
Ilva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilva wants to take a breather but Jamie is having none of it. #T4#
Ilva thows a huge punch but Jamie dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilva trying to control from half guard but Jamie is working away.
Nice strikes from Ilva there.
Jamie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilva. #SUB#
Ilva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jamie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ilva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jamie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderson Ilva dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilva moves in looking to clinch but Jamie pushes him off.
Ilva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamie is fending him off so far but Ilva persists. Nope, Jamie circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamie is looking for the big counter here.
Jamie takes one on the button.
Ilva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Jamie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanderson Ilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Ilva scores with a spinning back kick!
Ilva shoots for a double leg takedown but Jamie sprawls well. He's pushed Ilva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jamie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Ilva with that takedown attempt.
Jamie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ilva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Ilva lands a high kick!
Ilva dives in for a single leg takedown but Jamie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamie wants to take the fight to the mat but Ilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jamie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Ilva.
Jamie tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Ilva manages to pull guard.
Ilva working a defensive guard but Jamie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ilva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Ilva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamie keeps working.
Ilva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamie on the ground.
Ilva works his way into side control.
Ilva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Ilva is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamie is defending well.
Ilva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamie keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ilva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanderson Ilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderson Ilva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Uchiha!
#CL2#
Eh clinches up against the cage.
Eh blocks a body shot from Uchiha.
Eh avoids the elbow strike from Uchiha, against the cage.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses.
Eh wants to get back to striking at distance but Uchiha won't allow it.
Uchiha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eh is defending well for now.
Eh blocks an elbow strike.
Eh avoiding damage as Uchiha throws knees to the body.
Uchiha misses with an elbow strike.
Eh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uchiha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eh misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uchiha as Eh tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eh's elbow.
Eh is trying to push Uchiha away but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uchiha pushes off an throws an elbow but Eh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Uchiha keeps control of Eh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uchiha pushes off an throws an elbow but Eh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Uchiha can't find room to land a body shot as Eh controls the action.
Uchiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eh tries for a takedown but Uchiha manages to get underhooks.
Eh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uchiha blocks it with crossed arms.
Uchiha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eh jumps guard but Uchiha stands there with Eh around his waist. Eh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sasuke Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorry Eh.
Eh wants to stall.
Uchiha tries to work over Eh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uchiha tries to land knees in the clinch but Eh avoids the damage to the body.
Uchiha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eh.
Eh is trying to push Uchiha away but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eh tries to pull guard but Uchiha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uchiha to keep the fight standing.
Eh avoids a wild elbow strike from Uchiha.
Eh dodges an elbow strike from Uchiha.
#T2#
Uchiha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eh.
Eh is working for takedown but Uchiha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eh fails to pull guard.
Eh looking for a takedown.
Eh avoids the elbow strike from Uchiha, against the cage.
Eh misses with some punches.
Eh avoids a wild elbow strike from Uchiha.
Uchiha struggles to land a body shot inside as Eh controls his hands.
Eh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uchiha is defending well.
Eh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uchiha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eh has had enough of the clinch but Uchiha keeps him there for the moment.
Uchiha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Uchiha.
Uchiha trying to land knees to the body.
Uchiha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eh jumps guard but Uchiha stands there with Eh around his waist. Eh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Uchiha missing with knees to the body.
Eh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eh wants to get back to striking at distance but Uchiha won't allow it.
Eh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage.
Uchiha trying to land knees to the body.
Eh avoids a wild elbow strike from Uchiha.
Uchiha blocks a body shot from Eh.
Uchiha throws an elbow but it misses.
Uchiha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eh is defending well for now.
Uchiha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eh.
Eh tries a body shot but Uchiha blocks it.
Uchiha tries to work over Eh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uchiha struggles to land a body shot inside as Eh controls his hands.
Eh dodges an elbow strike from Uchiha.
Uchiha tries to throw a body punch but Eh avoids it by throwing Uchiha back against the cage.
Eh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Uchiha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eh blocks the elbow strike.
Uchiha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eh is defending well for now.
Eh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eh tries to stall but Uchiha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses.
Uchiha pushes off an throws an elbow but Eh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses.
Eh dodges an elbow strike from Uchiha.
Eh blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eh is looking for a takedown.
Eh takes an elbow to the temple.
Eh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uchiha is defending well.
Uchiha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasuke Uchiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Uchiha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eh takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Uchiha tries to keep at a distance but Eh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eh trying to land knees to the body.
Eh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage.
Eh blocks the elbow strike.
Eh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uchiha misses with an elbow strike.
Uchiha missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is pressed up against the cage. Eh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uchiha down to the mat. Uchiha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Uchiha.
Eh throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Eh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Eh lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Eh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Uchiha defend it? Eh steps over the head and cranks it - Uchiha is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Eh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sorry Eh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Mill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mill somewhat.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Mill's head coaches at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Bishop moves into range and clinches up with Mill.
Mill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
The referee calls for Bishop to work.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dwayne Mill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mill scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Mill tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mill trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Mill pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
Mill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.
Mill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mill is trying to keep Bishop in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop wants to counter with a clinch but Mill pushes him away.
Mill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Bishop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Bishop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mill is looking to stand up but Bishop won't let him. #SUB2#
Bishop working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mill has passed into half guard!
Mill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mill in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bishop can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Mill trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Mill content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mill is looking for a kimura but Bishop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mill to get the leverage.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop trying to hold on to Mill's head to control him but Mill postures up.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Bishop tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mill thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mill. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Mill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mill defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Mill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mill. #CL2#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Bishop will probably get the nod.
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#
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mill tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mill to the ground. Mill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bishop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Mill.
Mill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bishop smiles and moves away.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dwayne Mill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mill is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Mill circles away and we're back to standing.
Mill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mill shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Mill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mill tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Dwayne Mill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mill as he jumps to the side.
Mill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop. #CL2#
Bishop clinches.
Mill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense.
Mill is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bishop.
Mill shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Mill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mill looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
As Mill backs off Bishop throws a huge counter combo but Mill manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Bishop moves into range and clinches up with Mill.
Mill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mill has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bishop regains guard.
Bishop is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mill dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#REVB#
Bishop is letting Mill control him for a moment. #T3#
Mill is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Bishop but he's now mounted!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mill controlling the pace for now.
Mill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4##SUB#
Mill has hold of Bishop's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bishop manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bishop can't escape the position.
Mill tries to control but Bishop wriggling away.
Mill lands a couple of good shots and Bishop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mill working for the choke.
Bishop can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Mill dominated that second round.
That's time! Mill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Mill moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Mill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Bishop clinches up with Mill and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Mill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mill misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop is pressed up against the cage. Mill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bishop down to the mat. Bishop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Mill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bishop bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Dwayne Mill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Bishop.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Mill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop has Mill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mill after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Mill is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Mill into the cage.#BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Mill. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Mill avoids it well.
Mill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mill fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mill.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Mill's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bishop drags the fight down to the ground.
Mill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mill slips nicely into half guard.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop trying to control from the bottom.
Mill is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Mill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mill trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Mill saw that one coming.
Mill tries to counter with a takedown but Bishop is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mill dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mill manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Dwayne Mill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mill content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Bishop! |
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