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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz wants to clinch.
It looked like Gross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Gross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Gross counter with a right hand.
Gross avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz dives in and grabs Gross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gross pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Gross moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gross counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC#
Gross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch but Gross moves away
and Gross counters with a head kick.
Diaz dives in and grabs Gross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gross pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Gross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gross as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Diaz has Gross up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#T2##CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gross jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Gross is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Gross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Gross's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Gross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Gross managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gross looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gross is looking to improve his position.
Diaz works his way into full mount!
Gross is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Gross tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Gross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gross.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gross sprawls well. Gross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Gross, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Gross against the cage but Gross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Gross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick from Gross lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Gross throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Gross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gross fails to land. #TD2#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gross uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Gross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gross content to stall in guard here.
Gross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gross is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Gross and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Gross is having none of it.
Gross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gross paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gross drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diaz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Gross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gross postures up.
Gross landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Gross content to stall in guard here.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gross is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fletcher Gross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Gross finds it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gross is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Gross circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Gross keeps it at a distance.
Diaz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Gross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gross counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Gross moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gross decides to pull guard.
Gross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gross keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Gross pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Gross controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher Gross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gross wants to hit a switch here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gross there!
Gross tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2##SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Diaz working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gross slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Gross wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gross's head.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gross is working from the bottom.
Gross is trying to stand.
#T3#
Gross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gross stops Diaz from standing up.
Gross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Gross is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Gross shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to clinch
and Gross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fletcher Gross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Gross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Gross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pop, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gross drags the fight down to the ground.
Pop stops Gross from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gross holds on and takes a little breather.
Gross'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.
Pop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gross is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Gross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop trying to control but Gross is working from the bottom.
Gross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gross is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gross stopping the sweep attempt from Pop.
Gross 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.
Pop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gross.
Pop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gross controls the pace.
Pop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gross looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gross defends well.
Pop tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gross misses with a low kick as Pop jumps back.#CL#
Gross closes the distance and pushes Pop back into the cage.#T3#
Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pop smiles and moves away.
Pop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Gross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pop.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emis Pop.
Pop is looking to slow Gross down with leg kicks. #T4##TD2#
Pop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gross wants to stand and escape but Pop is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pop trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gross seems keen to control Pop's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop postures up in Gross's guard and throws a big left but Gross blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Gross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Gross clinches up with Pop and pushes him back against the cage.
Pop tries to pull guard but Gross won't allow it.
Pop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pop wants a takedown but no success here.
Pop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pop is trying to break free.#TD#
Pop is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gross is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pop to the mat. Pop regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pop is looking to stand back up but Gross counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Gross performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gross.
Gross prevents Pop from improving his position.
Gross keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Gross.
Pop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gross controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pop has his foot on Gross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gross works his way back into a safe position though.
Gross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pop can do to turn this around?
Gross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pop for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pop.
Pop scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Gross drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gross sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pop looking for a sweep. Not yet Pop, not yet.
Gross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fletcher Gross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pop trying to control the position.
#T4#
Pop is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gross dives into side control.
Pop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pop trying to remain calm as Gross controls from the top position.
Pop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gross knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Pop decides to stand up and try his luck 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 Fletcher Gross will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Pop moves into range and clinches up with Gross.
Gross stalling.
Pop stalling.
Pop misses with a knee to the head.
Pop tries to pull guard but Gross won't allow it.
Pop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gross prevents it.
Pop is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emis Pop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gross to keep the fight standing.
Pop tries to break free but Gross pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Gross turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gross manages to end up in side control.
Gross remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pop takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pop tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gross putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gross content just to control the position here. #T2#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gross is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pop really wants to buck Gross off and get back to his feet.
Gross looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pop wants to hold on but Gross pushes him away.
Gross controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Pop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gross looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pop is desperately trying to improve his position but Gross has a good base and remains in mount.
Gross content just to control the position here.
Gross lands a big shot there that rocks Pop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Pop squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Gross connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gross content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop tries to hold on but Gross postures up.
Emis Pop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fletcher Gross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pop gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Gross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Mandore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandore with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gross counters by clinching up.
Mandore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Gross decides to pull guard.
Mandore trying to control but Gross is working from the bottom.
Gross pulls Mandore in to control the position.
Gross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mandore's guard. #REVR#
Gross landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross stays in close to Mandore's body and controls the position.
Gross passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Gross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mandore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mandore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gross connects with a decent elbow.
Mandore is looking to regain half guard here but Gross keeps moving and retains side control.
Gross is putting a hurting on Mandore here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Gross stalls from top position.
Gross advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Mandore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gross controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gross is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gross extends the arm and Mandore is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fletcher Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver working hard to break the clinch.
Gross is struggling to control the position.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Gross is controlling the position. #TD#
Gross has Silver pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gross pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silver tumbling to the mat - Gross dives into Silver's guard.
Gross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silver wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gross manages to pass to side control.
Gross takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silver is trying to maintain the position but Gross is very close to passing his half guard.
Gross is taking a breather. Silver 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Gross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Gross shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Gross clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Silver as the two fighters clinch.
We've been informed that Silver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Gross successfully pulls guard.
Gross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gross pulls Silver in to control the position. #T4#
Silver is looking to stand up but Gross won't let him.
Gross is adopting a defensive guard.
Gross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gross is controlling Silver's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silver shoots in but no luck this time.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Silver.
Silver looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Gross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Gross 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##CL#
Gross clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver is trying to pull guard but Gross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Gross tightens his grip and picks Silver up, before dumping him to the ground. Silver manages to land in guard.
Gross controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gross'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver looking to control.
#T1#
Gross 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. #SUB2#
Silver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxwell Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gross defends it nicely.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gross.
Gross throwing a counter right hand but Silver manages to avoid it.
Gross shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gross lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silver is looking to clinch but Gross is avoiding it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver tries to break the clinch but Gross is controlling the position. #T3#
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Gross controls his hands.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gross's elbow.
Silver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gross walks away with a smile on his face. Silver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Silver.
Gross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gross swivels and escapes.
Gross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Gross misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Gross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silver.
Gross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Gross throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Gross misses with a looping right.
Fletcher Gross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gross tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gross misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fletcher Gross dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Gross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gross checks a leg kick.
Gross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gross is fending him off so far but Silver persists. Nope, Gross circles away and we're back to standing.
Gross thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gross slaps away a takedown attempt from Silver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Gross ducks down to avoid it.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Gross pushes him off.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silver's waist but Silver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gross off to one side. #T1##CL#
Gross forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
Gross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fletcher Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Silver.#TD#
Gross successfully pulls guard.
Gross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silver's guard. #REVR#
Gross 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. #T2#
Gross works over Silver with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Gross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gross connects with a couple of short punches.
Gross works over Silver with some ground and pound from guard.
Gross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gross controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Gross pushes him off.#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.
Nice cross by Silver.
Gross fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Gross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gross 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Gross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gross 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Gross!
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