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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Murry looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Quann Murry's cut even more.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murry wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Murry letting Thomas take a breather here.
Murry letting Thomas take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thomas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Thomas is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Margarito Thomas.#TD#
Murry gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Murry in a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Murry has eaten all the pies!
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Thomas to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thomas.
Thomas just leaning against Murry, taking a breather.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas avoiding damage.
#TD#
Thomas drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Thomas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Murry has his hands clasped together but Thomas extends and breaks Murry's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Thomas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Margarito Thomas!
In defeat, Quann Murry stepped up to the mic, saying 'We gotta train harder and get ready for the next fight god bless '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Krous fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Thomas gets caught napping as Krous dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Krous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krous prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Krous trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krous throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas is trying to keep Krous in close.
Krous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Margarito Thomas has been cut.#T1#
Krous postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Krous postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Thomas covers up, he's hurt! Krous keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Krous and the ref steps in to end the fight! Krous can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Krous!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Galloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Margarito Thomas has been cut.
A short left from Galloway.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Galloway as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Galloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Galloway creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thomas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thomas drops to his knees and Galloway pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Galloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Brcic tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Brcic successfully pulls guard.
Brcic wants to control the position but Thomas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brcic trying to control here.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brcic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brcic missing with punches from the bottom.
Brcic is trying to escape back to his feet but Thomas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1##SU#
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Brcic get back to his feet.
Altin Brcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brcic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Brcic clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Thomas jumps guard and drags Brcic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brcic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Brcic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brcic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas has his hands on Brcic's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas pulls Brcic in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brcic is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brcic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brcic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brcic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Thomas working for submissions but it's allowed Brcic to get to half guard.
#SU2#
Brcic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thomas to stand up. #CL2#
Brcic darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Brcic blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Brcic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brcic walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Brcic moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Brcic tries to tie him up. #T4#
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Brcic breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brcic enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brcic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brcic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas won't allow Brcic to sweep him here.
Brcic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Margarito Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Brcic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Brcic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brcic lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brcic trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Brcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Thomas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Brcic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thomas counters with a single leg into guard. Brcic didn't expect that.
Brcic working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Brcic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Brcic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brcic 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.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Brcic wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Brcic had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brcic. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brcic swinging wildly here.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Brcic is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thomas gets caught napping as Brcic dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is pulling down on Brcic's head to control his posture. #T4#
Brcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Brcic from controlling successfully.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brcic misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brcic with a poor takedown #TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brcic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brcic wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Brcic.
Brcic misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Brcic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Brcic getting side control.
Thomas trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brcic is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Brcic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brcic wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brcic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2##CL2#
Brcic clinches.
Brcic being controlled against the cage.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas slowing the pace effectively.
Brcic tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Thomas pulls guard.
Brcic is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Brcic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brcic scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas seems keen to control Brcic's posture.#T3#
Thomas continues to stall.
Brcic won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Brcic with that takedown attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas working Brcic over with strikes.
Thomas passes into side control, despite Brcic's attempt to control the position.
Brcic is looking for a sweep.
Altin Brcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margarito Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brcic keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Margarito Thomas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Margarito Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Shojiro on that attempt.
Shojiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shojiro somewhat.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shojiro has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Margarito Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kido Shojiro.#CL2#
Shojiro pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojiro jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Shojiro around his waist. Shojiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Thomas stalling.
Shojiro can't get the takedown.
Thomas has Shojiro pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD#
Thomas manages to pull guard.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Shojiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shojiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shojiro on the ground.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shojiro wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Shojiro trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Thomas stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shojiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Shojiro's guard.
Shojiro trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shojiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shojiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Shojiro gets a clinch.
Thomas has Shojiro pressed against the cage.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Shojiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Thomas tries to counter with a takedown but Shojiro is quick to defend against it.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shojiro can do to turn this around?
Shojiro shoots and misses #CL#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas is struggling to control the position.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Shojiro backwards.
Shojiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Margarito Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kido Shojiro.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has Shojiro pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Margarito Thomas.#TD#
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas is taking a breather. Shojiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shojiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thomas wants to stand up but Shojiro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shojiro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thomas manages to pass to mount!
Thomas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shojiro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Thomas avoids the attempt from Shojiro to control.
Thomas controlling from mount.
Shojiro tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Shojiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shojiro regains half guard.#T3#
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shojiro.
Shojiro wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Shojiro is still trying to improve position.
Shojiro is breathing heavily.
Shojiro is looking to get back to full guard here but Thomas has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shojiro is trying to escape the position but Thomas is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Shojiro get back to his feet.
Shojiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Shojiro won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas distracts Shojiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Shojiro is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Thomas dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shojiro kicks Thomas off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shojiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Shojiro's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shojiro's head.#SUB2#
Shojiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shojiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Shojiro is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Shojiro won't let him.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shojiro's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shojiro trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shojiro tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily#CL#
and Thomas counters by clinching up.
Thomas is stalling here.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shojiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Margarito Thomas.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kido Shojiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shojiro is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas gets to mount! Shojiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Shojiro tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas content just to control the position here.
Thomas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shojiro for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shojiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Margarito Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Margarito Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Webster with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.#TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Webster pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Webster has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thomas wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Webster's closed guard. He's half up but Webster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Webster pivots and extends the arm, Thomas falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Webster! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Webster!
A very excited looking Terrance Webster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams is taking a breather. Thomas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Williams 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.
Thomas wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Thomas is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Williams has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Williams is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.#TD2#
Williams gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thomas has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Thomas manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams regains half guard.
Thomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Thomas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Thomas prevents Williams from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Williams is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Thomas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Mike Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Thomas is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Thomas wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams working Thomas over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Williams jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thomas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thomas and Williams has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thomas looks to move to half guard but instead Williams has passed into mount! Damn!
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Williams fails to advance to Thomas's back.
Williams wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas regains half guard.#T3#
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Williams passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Williams control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams cracks Thomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Williams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Williams passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Williams prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Williams is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Thomas kicks Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Thomas misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Thomas gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Thomas looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Williams. #T3#
Williams is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Williams controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Thomas is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas wants to control but Williams postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Margarito Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
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