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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onaona to the mat! Onaona manages to get full guard.
Onaona is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet but Walsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walsh looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Onaona wriggles free and stands up.
Onaona throws a chopping leg kick but Walsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Onaona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onaona but Onaona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Onaona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Onaona throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it.
Onaona throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onaona circles away.
Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh.#TD2#
Onaona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh pushing down on Onaona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onaona pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##ES#
Onaona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walsh is on him like a limpet, forcing Onaona back against the cage.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onaona pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Onaona jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh won't allow Onaona to get back to his feet.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Onaona some visible discomfort.
Walsh advances to full mount.
Onaona really wants to buck Walsh off and get back to his feet.
Walsh with shots to the head and body - Onaona looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Onaona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walsh.
#CUT2#It looks like Manuku Onaona has been cut.
Walsh lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Onaona.
Walsh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Onaona hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh scores with punches and elbows.
Onaona grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Walsh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Onaona. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is getting worse.
Onaona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Onaona is breathing heavily.
Walsh loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Onaona hold on?
#T3#
Onaona is trying to remain composed but Walsh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Walsh is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Onaona up.
#ROC2#Onaona is rocked!#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Oh Onaona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh drops a big shot to the side of Onaona's head! Oh, Onaona is out! He's out cold! Walsh jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting White counter with a right hand.
Sampie Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnard tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
letting White counter with a right hand.
Barnard shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampie Barnard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnard with a lazy takedown attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Barnard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Barnard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnard working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Barnard.
Barnard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barnard landing shots from mount.
Barnard lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Barnard is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White won't allow Barnard to pass to mount.
Barnard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnard lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Barnard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnard looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnard scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White controlling Barnard's posture.
Barnard is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T3#
Barnard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnard.
White keeping full guard, as Barnard tries to pass.
Barnard landing with the ground and pound.
Barnard tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Barnard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnard throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Barnard wants to improve his position but instead White has moved into half guard.
Barnard is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Barnard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Barnard wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control.
Barnard is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampie Barnard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
White stuffs the takedown.#TD#
White gets caught flat footed, as Barnard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but White manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Barnard wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnard there!
White prevents Barnard from getting the reversal.
Barnard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Barnard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnard tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.
Sampie Barnard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnard is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Barnard wants to get back to full guard but White has mounted him!
Barnard is working to get back to half guard.
Barnard is working hard here to advance position.
Barnard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnard is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
White controlling the action here.
Barnard tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnard tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnard gets full guard.
Barnard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnard wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnard wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnard there!
Barnard tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Barnard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnard wants to sweep but White has passed to side control!
Barnard manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
Barnard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnard is looking to get back to full guard here but White has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnard manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnard wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikael White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Barnard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnard is chipping away with strikes.
Barnard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnard is trying to move to mount but White reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnard's guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Barnard.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Barnard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barnard throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnard's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB#
Barnard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnard 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.#T2#
Barnard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White prevents Barnard from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnard manages to get to full guard.
Barnard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barnard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Barnard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnard tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnard tries to pass to full mount but White defends it. #T4#
White is looking for a sweep. Barnard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnard working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnard wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
Barnard thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Barnard lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnard with the ground and pound but White uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnard connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampie Barnard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnard 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampie Barnard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Mulder slips a jab and a cross from White.
Mulder with a poor takedown
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White throws a nice looking combination but Mulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Mulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Mulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulder goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mulder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hennie Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
White cracks Mulder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mulder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can White finish him?
#ROC2#Mulder is rocked!#T1#
White lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mulder off his feet! Mulder tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aro White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
De Klerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Klerk.
White lands a really nice looking cross but De Klerk seems unphased.
#TD#
De Klerk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White pulls De Klerk in close to prevent any damage.
De Klerk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Klerk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Klerk throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
De Klerk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Klerk scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Klerk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
De Klerk wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
De Klerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Klerk.
De Klerk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Klerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Klerk is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
De Klerk slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
De Klerk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Klerk lands a nice short elbow.
White trying to hold on to De Klerk's head to control him but De Klerk postures up.
#T2#
De Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White controlling the position for now.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Klerk throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White is trying is best to control the position here.
De Klerk slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
De Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Klerk lands a nice short elbow.
De Klerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Klerk looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Klerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Klerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#T3#
De Klerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Klerk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Klerk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
De Klerk throws a big right hand that misses.
De Klerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Klerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Klerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Klerk throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Klerk's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB#
De Klerk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Klerk is looking to sweep but instead, White has passed into half guard.
De Klerk is trying to get back to full guard.
De Klerk wants to sweep but White has passed to side control!#T4#
De Klerk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Klerk wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Klerk regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Klerk looking for a sweep. Not yet De Klerk, not yet.
De Klerk wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Klerk there!
De Klerk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Klerk regains half guard.
De Klerk trying to get back to full guard but White takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm De Klerk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Klerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a straight right hand.
De Klerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Jab from White.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Klerk is defended easily by White.#TD#
De Klerk scores with a takedown into White's guard.
De Klerk throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Klerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
De Klerk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Klerk throwing strikes but missing.
De Klerk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
De Klerk advances position into side control!
White is trying to control De Klerk's posture but De Klerk avoids it.
De Klerk scoring with punches from side control.
De Klerk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
De Klerk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Klerk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can White hang on?
De Klerk punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Klerk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Klerk is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
De Klerk punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Klerk avoids the attempt from White to control.
Wilhelm De Klerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Klerk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
De Klerk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. White looks a forlorn figure.
De Klerk lands a big elbow.
De Klerk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
De Klerk scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Klerk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! De Klerk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
White is breathing heavily.
De Klerk working the ground and pound effectively.
White taking shots to the head. #T3#
De Klerk working the ground and pound effectively.
De Klerk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#White is rocked!
De Klerk lands a nice shot to the head.
White is still in real trouble! Can De Klerk finish him?
De Klerk loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have White scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from De Klerk land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. De Klerk stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm De Klerk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Hussein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Auret.
It seemed like Hussein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Hussein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auret napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Auret is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Hussein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Auret is looking for a sweep.
Hussein controls the position from side control.
Auret taking a bit of punishment here - Hussein scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein scores with punches from side control.
Hussein staying calm.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hussein has eaten all the pies!
Auret is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Auret is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Auret knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussein on the ground.
Hussein is trying to control. Auret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hussein is nestled in close to Auret, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Auret is looking to get back to full guard here but Hussein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hussein landing a few strikes.
Auret on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein trying to control the position but Auret is working away.
Hussein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Hussein politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hussein prefers to stall for the moment though.
Auret is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Auret on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Auret is trying to improve his position.
Auret is working hard here to advance position.
Auret is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hussein connects with a decent elbow.
Hussein controlling the position.
Hussein looks up at the clock and then as Auret takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hussein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Auret throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hussein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Auret tries to buck Hussein off but Hussein is having none of it.
Auret on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Auret tries to get out of the position.
Hussein lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Auret is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Auret is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hussein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hussein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auret gets full guard.
Auret will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussein won't allow Auret to sweep him here.
Hussein trying to control the position from guard on top but Auret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Auret looking for a sweep. Not yet Auret, not yet.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Auret has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hussein has passed into side control.
Auret is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hussein cracks Auret with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hussein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hussein lands a few punches from side control.
Hussein taking a breather here.
Auret taking a bit of punishment here - Hussein scoring with strikes.
Auret is looking to reverse the position.
Hussein working the body and head with strikes.
Hussein lands a few punches from side control.
Hussein working the ground and pound from side control.
Auret is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hussein Hussein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Auret bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussein regains half guard.
Auret trying to pass the guard but Hussein defending well.
Hussein is pressing down on Auret's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussein has momentary wrist control but Auret slips an elbow through the middle.
Hussein Hussein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussein controls Auret momentarily but Auret frees himself.
Auret is working Hussein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hussein is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Auret wants to sweep here but Hussein controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Auret is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Auret is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
Hussein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Hussein 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.
Auret is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Auret wants to improve his position but Hussein is controlling well.
Hussein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Auret is looking for a sweep. Hussein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Auret is refusing to be controlled, as Hussein sits in half guard.
Auret regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Auret escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Auret looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Auret is striking off his back. Hussein thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Auret is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussein jumps into side control!
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein is putting a hurting on Auret here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hussein controls the position.
Auret takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Auret is trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein cracks Auret with a big elbow.
Hussein is working Auret over with some ground and pound from side control.
Auret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein lands a nice forearm strike.
Auret is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hussein scores with punches from side control.
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein landing strikes.
Auret is looking to reverse the position.
Hussein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Auret manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussein controlling the action here.
Auret wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Auret works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hussein works over Auret with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hussein Hussein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Auret drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hussein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Auret's guard. #REVB#
Hussein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Auret looking for a sweep. Not yet Auret, not yet.
Hussein distracts Auret with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from Auret.
Hussein cracks Auret with a solid left hand.
Hussein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auret wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Auret's head.
Auret bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussein's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hussein has his foot on Auret's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Auret works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Auret lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB2#
Auret sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hussein doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Auret paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hussein - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hussein Hussein! |
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