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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Workman counters with a shoot takedown. Da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Workman passes into half guard.
Da Silva is trying to stand up here but Workman is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Workman stands up and beckons Da Silva to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Workman avoids nicely.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Workman moves out of range. #TD2#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Workman sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Workman moves into full guard.
#T1#
Workman trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Workman keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Workman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Workman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Workman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva is trying to control. Workman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Workman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Workman has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES#
Workman has one foot on Da Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Da Silva clinches. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Workman is looking to counter the offense by Da Silva and move into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Workman struggling a bit here.
Workman is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Workman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Workman tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#SU2#
Da Silva stands up. #T4#
Workman darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Workman into the cage. #TD#
Workman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Workman stands up and beckons Da Silva to his feet. #TD2#
Da Silva gets a double leg takedown into Workman's guard.
Workman wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR##ES#
Workman pushes Da Silva off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch.
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 Joey Workman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Workman, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Da Silva has Workman pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Workman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva pinned against the cage. Da Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage. #TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Workman did well to prevent Da Silva getting side control.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Da Silva wants to control but Workman is keeping him busy.
Joey Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Workman!
Workman wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Workman is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Workman tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away. #T2#
Workman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Workman can't escape the position.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Da Silva tries to control but Workman wriggling away.
Workman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Workman wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Workman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva has hold of Workman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Workman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva landing strikes from the mount and Workman is in trouble!
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Workman regains half guard.#T4#
Da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Workman actively working from the bottom here.
Workman keeping control of the position.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Workman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Da Silva 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva shoots in but Workman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Workman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Workman blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Workman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Workman did well to prevent Da Silva getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Workman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Workman trying to control here.
Workman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Workman.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Workman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Workman slows the pace down in half guard.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Workman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Workman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Workman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Workman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Workman wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva wants to control but Workman is keeping busy.
Workman is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva tries to kick Workman off but Workman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Workman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Silva wants to control but Workman passes into side.
#T3#
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Workman taking a breather here.
Workman is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Workman stands up and beckons Da Silva to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Workman tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Workman's efforts to push away.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Workman tries to circle away but Da Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Workman stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Workman is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Da Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Workman's corner is telling him to maintain 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 Joey Workman.
I think Workman 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruiz has Workman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiz cracks Workman with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ruiz on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Joey Workman has been cut.
Ruiz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ruiz gets control of Workman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Workman is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ruiz has his foot on Workman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Workman works his way back into a safe position though.
Workman tries to stand but Ruiz is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruiz holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman tries to stand but Ruiz is controlling from the bottom.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Workman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Workman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Workman pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.
Ruiz shoots for a takedown but Workman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Workman tries to counter with a takedown but Ruiz is quick to defend against it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruiz.
A low kick from Ruiz is predictable there #TD#
and Workman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Workman wants to stand but Ruiz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Workman controlling the pace. #T2#
Ruiz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ruiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Workman not doing much here.
#SU#
Workman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL2#
Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ruiz jumps guard.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
Workman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Workman won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Workman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Workman is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Workman gets to his feet - Ruiz follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ruiz has Workman up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Workman. Workman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Workman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ruiz drives through with a takedown into Workman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Workman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruiz dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Workman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Workman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Workman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown into Workman's guard.#ES#
Workman pushes Ruiz off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Ruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Workman was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruiz prevents Workman from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz pushes down on Workman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Ruiz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Workman gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workman is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Workman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ruiz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Workman is looking to defend but Ruiz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Workman! Ruiz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Workman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Ruiz!
Samuel Ruiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Workman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Workman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Workman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGee.
Workman tries to counter by clinching up but McGee breaks away and moves out of range.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Workman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Workman attempts a counter takedown but McGee avoids it well and moves away.
Joey Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbob McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Workman was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.#TD2#
McGee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Workman controlling McGee's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Workman wants to stand but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee is fighting to break Workman's control of his arms but Workman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Workman wants to stand up but McGee is controlling him.
Workman has McGee pulled in close to control his posture.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Workman shoots in for a double leg but McGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
McGee gets a clinch.
Workman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Workman tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Workman back against the cage.
Workman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Workman pulls McGee into guard.
McGee prevents Workman from getting back to his feet.
McGee trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom.
Workman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McGee dives into side control.
McGee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Workman keeps McGee under control for a moment.
Workman continues to stall.
Workman tries to bench press McGee off him but McGee keeps the position.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Workman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Workman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McGee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Workman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
McGee is trying to get an arm triangle but Workman is defending well.
Workman manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGee's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Workman trying to control but McGee postures up.
McGee prevents Workman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbob McGee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Workman counters with a single leg into guard. McGee didn't expect that. #ES2#
McGee wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
Workman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Workman to keep the fight standing.
Come on Workman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Workman pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Workman wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Workman has control of McGee's left arm, preventing McGee from doing any damage.
Workman keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Workman wants to stand but McGee is controlling the position.
Jimbob McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
McGee instigates a clinch. #TD#
Workman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Workman wants to stand up but McGee is controlling him. #ES#
Workman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Workman digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank. #BC#
Workman breaks from the clinch.
McGee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Workman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Workman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimbob McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
McGee forces Workman back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Workman as McGee tries to tie him up.
Workman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Workman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
Workman leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
McGee has hold of one of Workman's legs. Workman is fighting the takedown attempt but McGee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Workman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Workman wants to stand but McGee is controlling the position. #T4#
McGee trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom.
Workman is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture.
Workman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Workman keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Workman pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Joey Workman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Workman gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McGee kicks off Workman and gets to his feet.
Workman closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Workman pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Workman tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
McGee pulls Workman into guard.
Workman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Workman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Workman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Workman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McGee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Workman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joey Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Workman gets tackled into the cage by Ricoop. Ricoop maintains the clinch. #TD#
Workman jumps guard.
Workman pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
Ricoop trying to control the position from guard on top but Workman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Workman wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Workman has a closed guard, preventing Ricoop from standing up.
Ricoop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
Ricoop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Workman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Workman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricoop looking to sit in guard and control but Workman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ricoop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ricoop wants to free his trapped foot but Workman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ricoop trying to control from half guard but Workman is working away.
Workman controlling the position well.
Ricoop wants to control but Workman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Workman is trying to stand up here but Ricoop is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ricoop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Workman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricoop.
Ricoop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES#
Workman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Ricoop drives through and clinches with Workman against the cage.
#TD2#
Ricoop pulls Workman into guard.
#T3##SU#
Workman stands up from Ricoop's guard - Workman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ricoop lands a nice hook to Workman's body. Workman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Ricoop clinches up with Workman and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricoop trying to land knees to the body.
Workman is stalling here.
#TD#
Workman successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Ricoop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Workman, up you get! #TD2#
Ricoop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Workman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Workman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Workman wants to stand and escape but Ricoop is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricoop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Workman keeping moving, preventing Ricoop from controlling successfully.
Ricoop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ricoop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ricoop fails with the takedown.
Ricoop avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Ricoop takes the fight into the clinch.
Ricoop prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Workman as Ricoop tries to tie him up. #T1##BC#
Workman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Workman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Workman wants it to stay on the feet.
Workman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Workman. No joy for Ricoop on that attempt.
Joey Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.#TD#
Workman 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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ricoop manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Workman as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Workman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Workman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ricoop regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricoop can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Workman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Workman stands and steps away. Ricoop gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ricoop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Ricoop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Workman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Ricoop forces Workman back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Ricoop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ricoop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ricoop is breathing heavily.
Workman is refusing to be controlled, as Ricoop sits in half guard.
Workman is looking for a sweep. Ricoop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Workman is not content to let Ricoop control the position.
Ricoop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joey Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Workman gets back to full guard.
Ricoop wants to pass the guard but Workman is keeping the position.#T4##SU2#
Ricoop stands up and waves to Workman to follow him. #TD2#
Ricoop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Workman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Workman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Joey Workman will probably get the nod.
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#
Workman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ricoop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Workman sprawls well initially but Ricoop persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Workman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Workman.#T1##CL2#
Ricoop closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Workman manages to pull guard.
Workman is trying to control the position but Ricoop postures up.
Workman keeping full guard, as Ricoop tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Workman controls Ricoop momentarily but Ricoop frees himself.
Ricoop stops Workman from standing up. #SU2#
Ricoop gets to his feet - Workman follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Ricoop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Workman on his heels. He'll look to pass Workman's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricoop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Workman wants to stand but Ricoop is controlling the position.
Ricoop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ricoop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricoop is looking to pass into half guard but Workman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Workman is in guard.#REVR#
Workman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ricoop has an active guard here but Workman has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU#
Workman decides to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Ricoop takes the fight into the clinch.
Ricoop stops a takedown attempt from Workman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ricoop as Workman tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Workman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC#
Workman breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ricoop gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Workman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Workman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ricoop darts in and clinches Workman up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Workman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ricoop tries to pull guard but Workman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricoop drops back down to his feet.
Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Workman working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ricoop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ricoop 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.
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 Joey Workman.
I think Workman 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Workman!
The defeated Ed Ricoop had this to say: 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tummy Tickler. No joy for Workman on that attempt. #TD#
Workman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tummy Tickler tries to kick Workman off in order to stand up. Workman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tummy Tickler tries to bench press Workman off him but Workman keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tummy Tickler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tummy Tickler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Workman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tummy Tickler is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Workman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tummy Tickler to his feet.
Doctor Tummy Tickler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Workman moves away from the strike by Tummy Tickler.
Workman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tummy Tickler as Workman shoots in.
Tummy Tickler misses with an uppercut. Workman saw that one coming.
Workman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Workman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tummy Tickler pinned against the cage. Tummy Tickler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Workman tries to keep at a distance but Tummy Tickler has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Tummy Tickler pulls Workman into guard.
Tummy Tickler looking for a sweep. Not yet Tummy Tickler, not yet.
Tummy Tickler scores with a nice shot.
Workman trying to control but Tummy Tickler is working from the bottom.
Tummy Tickler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Workman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Workman stands up and waves to Tummy Tickler to follow him.
Tummy Tickler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Workman swivels and escapes.
Workman feinted with a counter takedown.
Tummy Tickler swings for the body but Workman moves out of range.
Workman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tummy Tickler works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Joey Workman has been cut.#T3#
Tummy Tickler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tummy Tickler cracks Workman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Workman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tummy Tickler pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Workman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Tummy Tickler!
Doctor Tummy Tickler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Workman was well out of range. Poor timing from Nine.
Nine misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Workman counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Workman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nine misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Workman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Workman blocks a body shot from Nine.
Workman avoiding damage.
Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nine - that landed with a thud.
Nine controlling the action here for a moment.
Nine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Workman avoids it.
Workman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Workman goes for a takedown attempt but Nine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Workman drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Workman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Workman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Workman stands and steps away. Nine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nine. That's going to slow Workman down.
Nine thuds a left hand into Workman's body.
Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Workman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Workman avoids the body shot from Nine.
Workman feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Workman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nine - the referee stops the clock and Workman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nine. Workman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nine is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Workman misses the target.
Nine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Workman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Workman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nine scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nine. Workman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloody Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nine scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Nine.
Nine swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Workman counters with a shoot takedown. Nine fights it but they end up in guard.
Workman is breathing heavily.
Nine 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.
Workman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Workman gets to his feet. Nine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nine swings for the body but Workman moves out of range.
#T4#
Nine looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Workman counters with a single leg into guard. Nine didn't expect that.
Workman controlling from the top position.
Nine controls Workman momentarily but Workman frees himself. #SU#
Workman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nine misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Workman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Workman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Workman has gone for a leg lock! Nine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Workman's guard.#REVB#
Workman is looking to stand back up but Nine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Workman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bloody Nine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Nine closes the distance and clinches.
Nine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Workman avoids it.#BC2#
Nine manages to break the clinch.
Nine misses with a looping left.
Workman is looking to counter the offense by Nine and move into the clinch.
Nine misses with a shot to the body
and Workman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Workman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Workman blocks a head kick by Nine.
Joey Workman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman moves out of range of the body kick from Nine.
Nine lands with a nice body kick.
Nine connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Nine closes the distance and clinches.
Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nine lands with a left to the head.
Workman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Workman prevents a body shot from Nine.
Workman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nine is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Nine.
Workman managing to block the knees to the body from Nine.
Nine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nine scores with a shoulder strike.
Nine misses with a body punch.
Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Workman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Nine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Workman tries to pull guard but Nine holds him up against the cage and eventually Workman drops back down to his feet.
Workman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Nine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Workman up against the cage.#TD#
Workman pulls guard.
Nine is fighting to break Workman's control of his arms but Workman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Workman wants to sweep but no luck.
Workman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nine is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Workman is pulling down on Nine's head to control his posture.
Nine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Workman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nine manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Workman gets to his feet - Nine follows without any prompting.
Workman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Workman fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Nine scores with a body shot.
Nine punishes Workman's body with a nice straight punch.
Nine misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Workman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Workman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Workman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nine sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nine looks for the body kick but Workman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bloody Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nine tries to land a front kick but Workman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Workman.
A lazy body kick from Nine #TD#
and Workman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Nine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Workman moves away.
Nine throws an overhand right that lands on Workman's shoulder, as Workman tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nine. Workman shrugs it off though.
Nine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Nine misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nine looks to land a body kick but Workman moved away.
Workman is looking to counter the offense by Nine and move into the clinch.
Workman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nine lands with a good body shot.
Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Workman.
Workman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nine misses with a low kick as Workman jumps back.
Workman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Workman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloody Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Workman prevents a body shot from Nine.
Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Workman is trying to break the clinch but Nine is controlling him.
Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##BC#
Workman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Workman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Workman.
Workman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Workman scores with a takedown into Nine's guard.#ES2#
Nine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nine misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Workman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nine's guard.
Nine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Workman dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
Nine taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Nine's face as Workman controls the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nine. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SU#
Workman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Workman has a takedown stuffed.
Nine counters with a body kick.
Nine throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Workman moves into the clinch.
Workman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Nine.
Workman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nine to keep the fight standing.
Nine lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nine avoiding damage.
Nine receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Workman tries to pull guard but Nine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nine.
Nine tries a body shot but Workman blocks it.
Nine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Nine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bloody Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bloody Nine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha with a poor takedown #TD#
and Workman counters with a shoot takedown. Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha fights it but they end up in guard.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha looking to control.
#SU#
Workman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.
Workman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Workman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Workman is in Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha's guard.
Workman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Workman gets to his feet. Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha tries for a takedown but Workman circles away easily#CL#
and Workman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Workman.
Joey Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ookalakamakawedookalakadee Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.#T1#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to pull guard but Workman has him pressed against the cage.
Workman lands a shot to the body.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to pull guard but Workman has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Workman has clasped his hands together around Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha trying his best to control but Workman has mounted him.
Workman lands a nice shot to the head.
Workman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Workman content just to control the position here.
Workman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workman is controlling the pace.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to maintain the position but Workman is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Workman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to get back to full guard.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha trying to control from the bottom.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to get back to full guard.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Workman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha on the ground.#SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Workman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Workman prevents Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha from improving his position.#SUB#
Workman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Workman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Workman is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha wants to improve his position but Workman is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Workman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha fails to land the takedown.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Workman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is defended easily by Workman.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Workman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Workman.
Joey Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ookalakamakawedookalakadee Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Workman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Workman manages to end up in side control.
Workman controlling from side mount.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Workman working away.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Workman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha seems to be looking for submissions.
Workman controlling the position for now.
Joey Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha wants to take a breather but Workman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Workman wants to improve his position but Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is controlling well.
#T3#
Workman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha's back!
Workman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Workman has the hooks in. Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Workman has good solid back control here.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to break free.
Workman controlling from the back.#T4#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Workman is trying to stick to Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha's back but Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is turning into Workman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Workman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is looking to work some ground and pound but Workman has wrist control.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Workman 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#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Workman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha thows a leg kick but Workman checks it #CL#
and Workman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Workman. #BC#
Workman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Workman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Workman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha tries to pull guard but Workman holds him up against the cage and eventually Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha drops back down to his feet.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Workman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ookalakamakawedookalakadee Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.
Workman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Workman jumps guard.
Workman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Workman is looking to stand up but Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Workman looking to control.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha looking to pass the guard.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Workman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is trying to get an arm triangle but Workman is defending well.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha trying to control the action but Workman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Workman is trying to get back to his feet.
Workman manages to get back to half guard.
Workman trying to control from the bottom.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Workman gets full guard.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Workman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha 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.
Workman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Workman has Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha pulled in close to control his posture.
Workman is trying to hold Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha in close to prevent damage but Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha has managed to pass into half guard.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Workman keeps working.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha wants to pass to mount but Workman is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha trying to mount his opponent but Workman defends it.
Workman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha.
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha wants to take a breather but Workman is having none of it.
Workman keeping hold of Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha's head, controlling as best he can.
Workman wants to control but Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ookalakamakawedookalakadee Hakahahawamakaweolakamanasha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Workman 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Workman!
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