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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Commonwealth FF 4
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Belenuik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elbertson working a defensive guard here.
Elbertson 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.#SUB2#
Elbertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belenuik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Elbertson is looking for a triangle but Belenuik pushes his legs off easily.
Elbertson keeping moving, preventing Belenuik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elbertson pulls Belenuik in to control the position. #T1#
Belenuik tries to free his leg and advance position but Elbertson is retaining full guard.
Elbertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belenuik's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Belenuik has his foot on Elbertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elbertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Belenuik trying to control the position.
Belenuik working a defensive guard but Elbertson passes into half guard.
Elbertson uses his free foot to push down on Belenuik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belenuik.
Belenuik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Elbertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belenuik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Elbertson passes Belenuik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belenuik is trying to control but can't.
Belenuik tries to roll over but Elbertson keeps him under control.
Belenuik is staying active underneath Elbertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belenuik tries to get to full guard but Elbertson has control of the leg.
Elbertson is looking to take a break and control but Belenuik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Elbertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belenuik has hold of Elbertson's hands but Elbertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elbertson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Elbertson is looking for a kimura but Belenuik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elbertson to get the leverage.
Elbertson is stalling here. Belenuik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Elbertson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Belenuik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Elbertson regains half guard.
Elbertson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Belenuik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elbertson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elbertson has his hands clasped together around Belenuik's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Belenuik seems to be looking for submissions.
Elbertson trying to control but Belenuik postures up.
Elbertson is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elbertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elbertson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Elbertson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Belenuik closes the distance and clinches.
Belenuik throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Belenuik jumps guard and drags Elbertson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Belenuik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belenuik tries to get out of the position.
Belenuik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elbertson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belenuik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elbertson on the ground.
Elbertson advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenuik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elbertson is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Elbertson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1##SUB2#
Elbertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belenuik sees it coming and defends easily.
Elbertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belenuik is staying active underneath Elbertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elbertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belenuik wants to control but Elbertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elbertson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belenuik wants to improve his position but Elbertson is controlling well.
Belenuik wants to control but Elbertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elbertson content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Belenuik trying to hold on to Elbertson's head to control him but Elbertson postures up.
Belenuik is looking to get back to full guard here but Elbertson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Elbertson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elbertson wants to control but Belenuik is keeping him busy.
Belenuik tries to bench press Elbertson off him but Elbertson keeps the position.
Elbertson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Elbertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belenuik keeps working.
Elbertson just content to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Belenuik is trying to get back to half guard.
Elbertson is chipping away with strikes.
Elbertson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Elbertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belenuik keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Elbertson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Belenuik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Elbertson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Belenuik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Elbertson lets go of the hold and Belenuik can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Elbertson!
Jeremy Elbertson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im in debt can anyone spare me some change?'. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 6
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Winslow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kinnunen.
Winslow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kinnunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winslow with a poor takedown
and Kinnunen counters with a nice body shot.
Winslow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kinnunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winslow throws a leg kick
and Kinnunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winslow shoots in and drives through. Kinnunen sprawls well.
Alvari Kinnunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ephraim Winslow.
Kinnunen scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Kinnunen blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinnunen as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Ephraim Winslow has been cut.
Winslow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winslow has his takedown stuffed
and Kinnunen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinnunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Kinnunen.
Winslow looks to clinch
enabling Kinnunen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kinnunen scores with a hook to the body. Winslow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt
and Kinnunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kinnunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Winslow scores with a takedown into Kinnunen's guard.
Winslow looks winded!
Kinnunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winslow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winslow preventing the sweep.
Kinnunen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Winslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winslow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kinnunen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kinnunen tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Winslow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Winslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinnunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinnunen lands a really nice looking cross but Winslow seems unphased.
Winslow wants to clinch but Kinnunen slips to the side
and Kinnunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winslow misses with a left hand
and Kinnunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winslow closes the distance but Kinnunen moves to the side
and Kinnunen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winslow tries for a takedown but Kinnunen circles away easily
and Kinnunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvari Kinnunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Winslow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kinnunen. That snapped Winslow's head back.
Kinnunen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winslow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kinnunen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Winslow is rocked!
Kinnunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kinnunen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winslow in his tracks.
Winslow is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinnunen finish him?
Kinnunen cracks Winslow with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Winslow falls to his knees and Kinnunen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvari Kinnunen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1079 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Waclaw. Waclaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Waclaw. Waclaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsu misses with a wild combination.
Waclaw leaves Kitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kitsu connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waclaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Waclaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Waclaw shoots in for a double leg but Kitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim Kitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harnold Waclaw.
Kitsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waclaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1##CL2#
Waclaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitsu tries for a takedown but Waclaw manages to get underhooks.
Kitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kitsu fails to pull guard.
Kitsu misses with a body punch.
Waclaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Kitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
Kitsu avoiding damage as Waclaw throws knees to the body.
Waclaw has Kitsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kitsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waclaw misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsu can't get the takedown.
Kitsu working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Kitsu tries to pull guard but Waclaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitsu crunches a lovely knee into Waclaw's ribcage.
Waclaw tries to break free but Kitsu pushes him back against the cage.
Waclaw lands a left hand.
Waclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Waclaw pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waclaw trying to keep a closed guard but Kitsu is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Waclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitsu passes Waclaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waclaw has his hands clasped together around Kitsu's back. He's all about the action.
Waclaw is refusing to be controlled, as Kitsu sits in half guard.
Kitsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Waclaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kitsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waclaw has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waclaw's waist but Waclaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kitsu off to one side.
Waclaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kitsu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kitsu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waclaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waclaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kitsu somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waclaw dives in and grabs Kitsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitsu pushes down on Waclaw's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kitsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Waclaw gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kitsu drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waclaw defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waclaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Waclaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Waclaw keeping moving, preventing Kitsu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Waclaw has his hands on Kitsu's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Waclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Waclaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kitsu preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waclaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Waclaw decides to stand up.
Kitsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waclaw.
Waclaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kitsu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsu. That's going to slow Waclaw down.
Kim Kitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Waclaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Waclaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kitsu has him pressed against the cage.
Waclaw working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Kitsu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waclaw uses from the top position.
Kitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waclaw is one step ahead there. #T3#
Waclaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kitsu is trying to keep Waclaw in close.
Waclaw with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Kitsu pushes Waclaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Waclaw circles away.
Kitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waclaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kitsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waclaw misses with a head kick.
Kitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waclaw as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Waclaw has Kitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Kitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Waclaw clinches. #BC#
Kitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kitsu is defended easily by Waclaw.
Kitsu looks for a takedown but Waclaw sprawls well.
Kitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kitsu throws a big counter combination but Waclaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Waclaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waclaw to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Waclaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waclaw slowing the pace effectively.
Waclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waclaw taking a breather.
The referee calls for Waclaw to work.
#BC#
Kitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Waclaw counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Waclaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waclaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kitsu is trying to break free.
Waclaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitsu tries to pull guard but Waclaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsu drops back down to his feet.
Kitsu looking to stall.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but Waclaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Waclaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waclaw stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Waclaw wants to break free but Kitsu has control.
Harnold Waclaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kitsu tries to stall but Waclaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waclaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kitsu up against the cage.
Waclaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Waclaw is trying to force a seperation but Kitsu has the dominant position.
Kitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
#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.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waclaw to keep the fight standing.
Waclaw jumps guard but Kitsu stands there with Waclaw around his waist. Waclaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waclaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kitsu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waclaw.
Kitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Waclaw tries to sprawl out of it but Kitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waclaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harnold Waclaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitsu 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Harnold Waclaw wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Du Bois gets a double leg takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Du Bois content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro 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.
Du Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Du Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Du Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ribeiro 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! Du Bois rolls with it to try and escape but Ribeiro cranks on the arm and Du Bois is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz. #TD#
Winslow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winslow performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Winslow is looking for a kimura here.
Winslow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winslow is looking for a kimura but Ruiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winslow to get the leverage. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winslow in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Winslow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Winslow throwing shots but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Winslow is looking for a kimura but Ruiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winslow to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winslow tries to pass to full mount but Ruiz defends it. #SUB#
Winslow is working for a kimura but Ruiz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Winslow is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ruiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Winslow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiz defends the submission attempt.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winslow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Winslow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruiz defends it well.
Winslow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winslow working over Ruiz with some ground and pound. Ruiz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winslow is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
Winslow trying to control the pace.
Winslow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winslow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ephraim Winslow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ruiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winslow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow tries to clinch up.
Winslow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Winslow's head.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Winslow moves out of range easily.
Winslow takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ephraim Winslow has been cut.
Ruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruiz throws a head kick that Winslow semi-blocks.
Ruiz stuns Winslow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winslow takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Ruiz forces Winslow back against the cage and clinches.
Ruiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Winslow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but Ruiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winslow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruiz smiles and moves away.
Ruiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winslow blocks a head kick by Ruiz.
Anthony Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winslow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Winslow gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winslow uses his free foot to push down on Ruiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruiz. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Winslow wants to finish this one by submission but Ruiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winslow.
Winslow content just to control the position here. #T3#
Winslow'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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Winslow looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruiz defends it well.
Winslow seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruiz is holding on tight.
Ruiz is in a horrible position here. Winslow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ruiz tries to hold on but Winslow postures up.
Winslow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruiz hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Winslow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Winslow shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruiz's guard.
Winslow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Winslow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Winslow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winslow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Winslow is working for a submission of some sort.
Winslow content to control rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz trying to control but Winslow postures up.
Winslow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruiz!
Winslow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Ruiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Winslow unloading with bombs!
Ruiz tries to control Winslow's body but Winslow pushes him off. Ruiz squirms to his side and now Winslow has his back! #SUB#
Ruiz won't enjoy being in this position. Winslow looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruiz is tapping - it's over boys! Winslow picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ephraim Winslow! |
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