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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1160 Round 1
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Man.#CUT2#It looks like Denver Kolcad has been cut.#TD#
Kolcad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kolcad is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolcad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolcad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Kolcad wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Kolcad there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolcad tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Kolcad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Kolcad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kolcad slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.
Kolcad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolcad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Man trying to control here.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolcad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolcad is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kolcad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolcad.
Ground and pound from Kolcad. #T2##SUB#
Kolcad is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolcad to get the leverage.
Kolcad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolcad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kolcad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Kolcad working the head and body with strikes.
Kolcad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kolcad is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kolcad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolcad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolcad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man is staying active underneath Kolcad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kolcad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though. #T3#
Man is holding on to half guard well.
Man wants to control but Kolcad is keeping busy.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolcad.
Kolcad winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Kolcad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolcad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Kolcad has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Kolcad throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kolcad raining down shots from the mount!
Kolcad lands with some strikes.
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kolcad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kolcad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Man wants to control but Kolcad is having none of it.
Kolcad pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man wants to control but Kolcad is having none of it.
Kolcad 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.
Kolcad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man because Kolcad loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Kolcad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Kolcad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Man looks to land a left hand but Kolcad moved out of range nicely.
Kolcad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man misses with a hook.
As Man tries to get set, Kolcad tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man misses with an uppercut. Kolcad saw that one coming.
As Man tries to get set, Kolcad tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man cracks Kolcad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man throws the left hand but Kolcad avoids the punch easily.
Man scores with a jab. Kolcad acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Kolcad is rocked!
Man shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kolcad takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Man sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kolcad bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aww Man! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Davis works White's body with a nice hook.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis tries to clinch there but White circles away.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from White.
Davis stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and White counters with a takedown into side control.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of White. #T1#
White has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davis!
White lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#It looks like Jhin Davis has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White dominating with strikes here.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
#CUT2#Jhin Davis's cut is getting worse.
White lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Davis is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Jhin Davis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jhin Davis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard White!
In defeat, Jhin Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to start off by apologizing to my team, my family and my fans. I have promised all of you that I will become something great yet I could not deliver, So I am deeply sorry.'. |
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Event:
WFC 3: Faraon vs Slaveriso
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
Waluigi Dunbar had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 176.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Raith Douglas was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timofel, pushing him back against the cage.
Timofel wants to break free but Andrews has control.
Timofel tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timofel is trying to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling him.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timofel is defending well for now.
Timofel tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Timofel drops back down to his feet.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timofel is defending well for now.
Timofel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvei Timofel.
Timofel fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Timofel looks to move away, Andrews throws a big counter combo but Timofel just gets out of the way.
Timofel fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Timofel sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Timofel.#T1#
Timofel fails to pull guard.
Andrews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Andrews lands a right hand.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timofel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timofel.
Andrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timofels head.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Timofel avoids the damage to the body.
Timofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Andrews breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Andrews gets a clinch. #T2#
Andrews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Timofel has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrews stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timofel being controlled against the cage.
Timofel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timofel backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Timofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Andrews pushes Timofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timofel has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews leaning against his opponent.
Timofel trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timofel into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Timofel blocks it.
Timofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews pushes Timofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timofel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Timofel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Timofel trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timofel into the cage.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Timofel's efforts to push away.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timofel tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrews avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timofel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrews up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andrews wants to land a leg kick but Timofel is out of range.
Timofel throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Mark Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a double jab.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timofel can do to turn this around?#KD#
Nice combo by Andrews! Oh, that's hurt him - Timofel falls to the canvas and Andrews follows him into side control. #ROC#Timofel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews prevents Timofel from escaping the position.
Timofel is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Timofel tries to improve position but can't.
Andrews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Timofel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Timofel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timofel seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Timofel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Timofel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Timofel trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Timofel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andrews's guard.
Andrews is trying to stand.
Timofel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.
Timofel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Timofel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Timofel seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Timofel trying to control the pace. #T3#
Timofel is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timofel on the ground.
Nice strikes from Timofel there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Timofel is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Mark Andrews 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Timofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timofel has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Timofel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Timofel shoots in.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Timofel misses its intended target.
Timofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Timofel is quick to defend against it.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvei Timofel.
Timofel tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timofel tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range. #CL#
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews presses Timofel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Timofel is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Andrews breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Andrews lands a left and a right that sends Timofel crashing to the canvas! Andrews dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Matvei Timofel has been cut.
Timofel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Timofel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews wants to stand but Timofel is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Timofel regains half guard.
Andrews is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Timofel manages to get to full guard.
Andrews won't allow Timofel to get back to his feet. #T2#
Timofel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Timofel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Timofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break Timofel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Timofel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Timofel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Timofel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrews can't keep his opponent in guard - Timofel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Timofel gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Timofel moves into the clinch.
Timofel has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Timofel.
#TD2#
Timofel pulls guard.
Timofel looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Timofel has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Valentinovich tries to keep at a distance but Dunbar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunbar's efforts to push away.
Dunbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
#BC#
Valentinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar shoots in for a takedown but Valentinovich shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Valentinovich drives through and clinches with Dunbar against the cage.
Dunbar is trying to break free.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch.
Dunbar throws a series of punches but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunbar!
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Dunbar.
Some wild striking there from Valentinovich.
A punch combination from Dunbar misses.
Dunbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentinovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentinovich feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Valentinovich has Dunbar pressed against the cage, preventing Dunbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunbar looking to throw knees to the head but Valentinovich is blocking nicely.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valentinovich throws an elbow but misses.
Valentinovich keeps control of Dunbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunbar takes a shot to the head.
Dunbar tries to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling the position. #T2#
Dunbar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Dunbar goes for a takedown attempt but Valentinovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waluigi Dunbar.
Valentinovich dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunbar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dunbar can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentinovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunbar manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Valentinovich gets a clinch. #T3#
Dunbar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valentinovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dunbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich prevents Dunbar from breaking the clinch.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dunbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Dunbar drives through with a takedown into Valentinovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentinovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Dunbar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Valentinovich working for a triangle but Dunbar defends it easily.
Valentinovich 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.
Valentinovich keeping moving, preventing Dunbar from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Dunbar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valentinovich, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunbar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentinovich tries to counter with a takedown but Dunbar is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Valentinovich drives through and clinches with Dunbar against the cage.
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!
Dunbar is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waluigi Dunbar 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#
Valentinovich fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Valentinovich has managed to clinch.
Valentinovich has Dunbar pressed against the cage, preventing Dunbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentinovich works on Dunbar's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunbar wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Dunbar is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar is trying to push Valentinovich away but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Dunbar tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
Valentinovich tries a knee to the head but Dunbar blocks it.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentinovich is looking to clinch but Dunbar is avoiding it.
Dunbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunbar misses with a right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar throws a right hand that Valentinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentinovich also avoids with ease.
Dunbar throws a low kick but Valentinovich avoids it.
Dunbar misses with the combination.
Valentinovich is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Dunbar.
#T2##CL#
Valentinovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunbar, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunbar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunbar missing with knees to the body.
Valentinovich prevents Dunbar from breaking the clinch.
Valentinovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dunbar.
Valentinovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dunbar up against the cage.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dunbar wants a takedown but no success here.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waluigi Dunbar.
Valentinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunbar's efforts to push away.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentinovich prevents Dunbar from breaking the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunbar wants a takedown.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Valentinovich pulls guard successfully.
Dunbar wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentinovich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Valentinovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dunbar is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentinovich stops Dunbar from standing up. #ES2#
Dunbar kicks Valentinovich off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich 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#
Valentinovich takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Dunbar misses. #TD2#
Dunbar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dunbar thows a huge punch but Valentinovich dodges it nicely.
Valentinovich pushes Dunbar off looking to stand but Dunbar dives back in and keeps control.
Dunbar trying to control from half guard but Valentinovich is working away.
Valentinovich trying to control here.
Waluigi Dunbar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentinovich tries to kick Dunbar off but Dunbar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar wants to control but Valentinovich is keeping him busy.
Dunbar trying to control from Valentinovich's half guard. Valentinovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dunbar throwing strikes from guard but Valentinovich blocks nicely. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentinovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dunbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentinovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunbar being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Valentinovich clinches.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar is trying to break free.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dunbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waluigi Dunbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunbar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunbar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentinovich.
Dunbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Dunbar is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunbar working hard to break the clinch.
Dunbar is trying to break free.#BC#
Valentinovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunbar is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks.
Dunbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentinovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage. #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.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentinovich keeps control of Dunbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentinovich keeps control of Dunbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunbar's efforts to push away.
Zharkov Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dunbar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunbar letting Valentinovich take a breather here.
Valentinovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zharkov Valentinovich.
I think Valentinovich 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zharkov Valentinovich! |
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