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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Odom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva wants to stand but Odom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva cracks Odom with a solid left hand.
Odom is trying to keep Silva in close.
Odom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odom is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture. #ES#
Odom is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##TD2#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Odom's half guard.
Odom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Odom is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odom avoid being mounted?
Odom misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva is taking a breather. Odom 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.
Odom misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Odom trying to control but Silva postures up.
Odom wants to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Odom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Odom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odom but Odom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Odom has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Odom in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva is trying to control Odom's posture but Odom avoids it.
Odom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Odom is controlling well.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odom has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looks winded!
Odom is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Odom is trying to ground and pound but Silva uses the momentary lack of control by Odom to regain half guard.
Odom thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva is pressing down on Odom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Odom throwing strikes but missing.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Odom slips an elbow through the middle.
Odom stands up out of Silva's guard for a moment - Silva manages to land a nice upkick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrizzill Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Odom, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Odom against the cage but Odom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Odom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Odom is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odom lands a couple of digs.
Odom is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Odom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Odom throwing strikes but missing.
Odom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Odom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odom.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Odom scoring with some ground and pound.
Odom scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Silva has momentary wrist control but Odom slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Odom wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for a triangle here. Odom is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Odom is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Patrizzill Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Odom ducks under a wild hook from Merciianaa.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Odom has a takedown stuffed.
Merciianaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merciianaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Merciianaa scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Merciianaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Merciianaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Merciianaa slips a jab and a cross from Odom.
Odom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merciianaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Merciianaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odom is looking to counter the offense by Merciianaa and move into the clinch.
Rocky Merciianaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merciianaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Odom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Merciianaa counters with a low kick, right behind Odom 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Merciianaa.
Merciianaa throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Odom blocks a head kick by Merciianaa.
Odom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merciianaa manages to circle out of the way.
Merciianaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Merciianaa looks to move away, Odom throws a big counter combo but Merciianaa just gets out of the way.
Odom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merciianaa is fending him off so far but Odom persists. Nope, Merciianaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Odom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Merciianaa.
Merciianaa keeps Odom at a distance using the push kick.
Odom takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Odom blocks a head kick by Merciianaa.
Merciianaa with a nice cross.
Merciianaa lands a jab to the nose.
Odom fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merciianaa lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Merciianaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Merciianaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Merciianaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Merciianaa.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Merciianaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Odom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Odom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merciianaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Odom scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom takes one to the side of the head.
Lucas Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Odom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Merciianaa.
Merciianaa lands a brutal head kick. Odom looks out on his feet and Merciianaa throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rocky Merciianaa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Odom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Odom wants to clinch
and Djanniskjold counters with a nice body shot.
Odom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Odom there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Djanniskjold drops Odom with a beautiful combination! Odom stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Djanniskjold is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Odom has been cut.
Djanniskjold lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Djanniskjold jabs Odom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Djanniskjold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Odom looks up at the clock. Bad move! Djanniskjold lands a right hand from hell, dropping Odom. Djanniskjold pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Djanniskjold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dickless drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Odom can't keep his opponent in guard - Dickless advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Odom trying to control from the bottom.
Dickless is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Odom is trying to get back to full guard.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickless wants to free his trapped foot but Odom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dickless seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Dickless is thwarting Odom's attempts to control the position.
Odom tries to roll over but Dickless keeps him under control.
Odom tries to kick Dickless off but Dickless keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Dickless gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Odom throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dickless counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Dickless jumps into guard, dragging Odom to the mat.
Odom landing with the ground and pound.
Dickless wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Dickless has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Dickless managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dickless wants to get back to his feet but Odom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Odom throws a big elbow that misses.
Odom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickless works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickless seems keen to control Odom's posture.
Odom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickless preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Odom throws an elbow that misses. Dickless uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Odom's guard. Nice move by Dickless!#REVB#
Odom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickless slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Odom.#SUB2#
Dickless seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Odom is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Dickless!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Odom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trenchard.
Odom tries to counter by clinching up but Trenchard breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Odom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Trenchard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Odom keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trenchard just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Odom jumps guard and drags Trenchard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odom looking for a sweep. Not yet Odom, not yet.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Odom wants to stand and escape but Trenchard is having none of it.
Odom 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.
Trenchard wants to control from the top but Odom keeps moving.
Odom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trenchard on the ground.
Trenchard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trenchard preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Trenchard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trenchard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Odom is looking to sweep but instead, Trenchard has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trenchard is thwarting Odom's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Trenchard seems to be looking for submissions.
Trenchard trying to mount his opponent but Odom defends it.
Odom is not content to let Trenchard control the position.
Odom tries to roll over but Trenchard keeps him under control.
Trenchard is pressing down on Odom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Odom is holding on for now.
Trenchard is thwarting Odom's attempts to control the position.
Trenchard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Trenchard stops Odom from getting back to his feet.
Trenchard is trying to control. Odom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trenchard tries to pass to full mount but Odom defends it.
Odom is not content to let Trenchard control the position.
Odom gets full guard.#SUB2#
Trenchard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trenchard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Trenchard 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.
Odom controls Trenchard momentarily but Trenchard frees himself.
Odom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Trenchard wants to pass the guard but Odom is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Odom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odom wants it to stay on the feet.
Odom tries to counter with a takedown but Trenchard is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odom doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Trenchard counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Trenchard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Trenchard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odom's waist but Odom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trenchard off to one side.
Odom darts in looking for a takedown but Trenchard gets double underhooks and turns Odom into the cage.
And Trenchard tries to counter it with a takedown but Odom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Odom slaps away a takedown attempt from Trenchard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Odom is looking to counter the offense by Trenchard and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Odom as Trenchard shoots in.
Lucas Odom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Trenchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trenchard dives in for a single leg takedown but Odom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Odom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trenchard looks for a takedown but Odom sprawls well.#T1#
Odom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trenchard's waist but Trenchard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odom off to one side.
Trenchard dives in and grabs Odom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Odom pushes down on Trenchard's head and hops out.
Odom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trenchard.
Trenchard tries to clinch up but Odom circles away and keeps his distance.
Trenchard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trenchard looks to land a left hand but Odom moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trenchard tries to clinch there but Odom circles away.
Odom dodges the punch combination from Trenchard.
Odom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trenchard misses with a straight right.
Odom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trenchard.
Trenchard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucas Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Trenchard tries for a takedown but Odom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trenchard throws a chopping leg kick but Odom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Odom moves out of range of the body kick from Trenchard.
Odom leaves Trenchard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trenchard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odom circles away.
As Trenchard tries to get set, Odom tries to push him back and clinch up but Trenchard manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Odom misses with an elbow strike.
Odom fails to pull guard.
Odom tries for a takedown but Trenchard manages to get underhooks.
Odom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trenchard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trenchard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odom looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trenchard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Odom jumps guard but Trenchard stands there with Odom around his waist. Odom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Odom fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Odom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Odom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trenchard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trenchard misses with a two punch combination.
Odom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odom is looking to counter the offense by Trenchard and move into the clinch.
Odom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom looks to land a left hand but Trenchard moved out of range nicely.
Trenchard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Odom slaps away a takedown attempt from Trenchard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Odom tries to counter by clinching up but Trenchard breaks away and moves out of range.
Trenchard tries for a takedown but Odom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lucas Odom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Trenchard.#CL#
Odom rushes Trenchard and presses him up against the cage.
Odom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trenchard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trenchard tries to clinch there but Odom circles away.
#T2##TD2#
Trenchard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Odom is trying to defend but Trenchard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Odom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trenchard is trying to work for a kimura but Odom is defending well.
#SUB2#
Trenchard seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Trenchard is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Odom is looking to improve his position.
Odom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Trenchard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Odom is trying to control but can't.
Odom is refusing to be controlled, as Trenchard sits in half guard.
Odom is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Trenchard is taking a breather. Odom 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.#SU2#
Trenchard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Trenchard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trenchard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Trenchard as Odom shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Trenchard.
I think Trenchard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Trenchard!
In his post fight interview, James Trenchard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odom swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Johnston closes the distance and pushes Odom back into the cage.
Odom has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odom tries to pull guard but Johnston holds him up against the cage and eventually Odom drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Odom pulls guard.
Odom wants to sweep but no luck.
Odom trying to keep a closed guard but Johnston is proving a slippery customer.
Johnston sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Johnston stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Odom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Odom scrambles back to his feet.
Odom avoids the head kick by Johnston.
Johnston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnston tries to clinch up#TD#
and Odom counters with a shoot takedown. Johnston fights it but they end up in guard.
Odom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Odom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnston's head.#T2#
Odom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnston is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnston wants to stand up but Odom is controlling him.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Odom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnston wants to stand up but Odom is controlling him.
Johnston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odom 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.#T3#
Odom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnston controlling Odom's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odom postures up in Johnston's guard and throws a big left but Johnston blocks it.
Odom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Odom throwing strikes from guard but Johnston blocks nicely.
Odom is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnston has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Odom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnston's head.
Odom is in close to Johnston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odom throwing strikes from guard but Johnston blocks nicely. #T4#
Odom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Odom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnston looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnston, not yet.
Johnston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nick Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odom darts in looking for a takedown but Johnston gets double underhooks and turns Odom into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odom blocks a leg kick.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Odom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Johnston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Odom!
Johnston working away.
Johnston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Johnston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Odom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?
Odom shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Odom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.#T1#
Odom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnston.
Odom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnston.#CL2#
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odom fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Odom is controlling him.
Johnston is trying to push Odom away but Odom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Odom can't get the takedown.
Odom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnston to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Odom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Odom tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Odom has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Odom up against the cage.
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odom is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston stalling against the cage.
Odom tries to pull guard but Johnston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Odom misses with an elbow strike.
Johnston tries to break free but Odom pushes him back against the cage.
Odom keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Odom avoiding damage as Johnston throws knees to the body.
Johnston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odom fails to pull guard.
Johnston is trying to drag Odom to the mat but Odom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odom misses with an elbow over the top.
Odom taking a breather.
Johnston digs a right hand into Odom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Odom's gas tank.
Johnston avoiding damage.
#T4#
Johnston wants to break free but Odom has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odom blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston feints a counter leg kick.
Johnston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Odom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Odom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Johnston has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Odom is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Odom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnston manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Johnston has closed the distance and engaged Odom in a clinch.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but Odom is controlling the position.
Odom jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Odom around his waist. Odom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Odom is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Odom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnston.
Odom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Odom slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Odom circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston shoots in looking for a takedown. Odom tries to sprawl out of it but Johnston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Odom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnston finds it's way round the side to connect with Odom's head.
Johnston shoots and misses #TD#
and Odom counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Johnston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Odom working the strikes but Johnston uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Odom thows a huge punch but Johnston dodges it nicely.
Odom thows a huge punch but Johnston dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Odom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnston defending well though.
Odom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Odom.
Odom throwing strikes but missing.
Johnston controls Odom momentarily but Odom frees himself.
Johnston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odom landing with the ground and pound.
Odom throws an elbow that misses. Johnston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Odom's guard. Nice move by Johnston!#REVB##T4#
Johnston stopping the sweep attempt from Odom.
Odom wants to stand up but Johnston is controlling him.
Odom working a defensive guard here.
Johnston passes Odom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnston is keen to just control but Odom is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnston not doing much here.
Johnston prevents Odom from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnston!
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