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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Raskolnikov tries to clinch but Codling moves away #TD#
and Codling counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Codling.
Raskolnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Raskolnikov wants to stand up but Codling is controlling him.
Codling 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.
Codling is breathing heavily.
Raskolnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Codling preventing the sweep.
Codling scoring with some ground and pound.
Raskolnikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Codling manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Codling wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB#
Codling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Raskolnikov doesn't defend quickly enough and Codling has managed to lock this one up! Can Raskolnikov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Codling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aaron Codling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Codling.
#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Codling is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Codling napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anderson controls the position.
Codling is looking for a sweep.
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Codling!
Codling is just holding on here. Anderson manages to take his back.
Codling rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Codling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Codling rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1##SUB#
Anderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Codling has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Codling turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Codling defends it easily.
#T2#
Codling wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson has Codling pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Codling tries to pass.
Codling trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Codling is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Codling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Codling keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Codling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Codling tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. #CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Codling up against the cage.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terence James Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Codling takes a step back to recover.
Codling moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Codling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Codling.#CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Codling, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Codling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Codling 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Codling has been cut.#T1#
Codling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Terence James Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Codling.
Codling wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Codling has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Codling tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Codling in a clinch.
#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Codling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Codling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Codling tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Codling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Codling throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Codling tries to clinch up.
Codling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Codling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Anderson clinches up with Codling and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Codling pulls Anderson into guard.
#SU#
Anderson stands and steps away. Codling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Codling doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Codling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Codling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Codling can do to turn this around?
Codling is breathing heavily.
Codling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Codling moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a head kick but Codling moves out of range.
Codling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Codling with an uppercut!
Codling throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Codling tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Codling back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Codling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Codling is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?#T4##BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Codling seems to have recovered his senses.
Codling wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Codling shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Codling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Codling counters with a head kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Codling shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terence James Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Codling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terence James Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Codling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Codling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Codling can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick but Codling moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Codling tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Codling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Anderson blocking some punches.
Codling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Codling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Codling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Terence James Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Codling.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Codling's cut even more.
Codling wants to stall.
#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terence James Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Codling.
#CL#
Anderson forces Codling back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Codling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Codling moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Codling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Codling tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Codling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson drops Codling with a huge uppercut! Codling drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Anderson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terence James Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Codling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Codling dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Codling's head and hops out.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Codling dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Codling's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Codling.
Terence James Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Codling.
Codling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Codling throws a one two combo.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Terence James Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Codling against the cage.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Codling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Codling lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Codling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Codling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Codling has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Codling is very close to passing his half guard.
Codling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Codling seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Codling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Codling gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Codling.
Codling swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Codling has been cut.
Codling throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Codling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Codling shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Codling looks winded!
Codling wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Codling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Codling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Codling defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Codling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Codling looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Codling tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson punishes Codling's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a body punch but Codling moves out of range.
Codling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson moves out of range as Codling throws a body kick.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Codling avoids it well.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Anderson rushes Codling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terence James Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Codling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Codling tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
#CL#
Anderson has Codling up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Codling has him pressed against the cage.
Codling tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Codling drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Codling throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Anderson controls Codling momentarily but Codling frees himself.
Codling throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Codling can do to turn this around?
Codling shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson sets himself, and Codling steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Codling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Terence James Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Codling.#T2##CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Codling jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Codling around his waist. Codling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Codling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Codling is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Codling takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Codling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Terence James Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Codling shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Codling wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Codling's head.
Codling blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A head kick misses from Codling.
Anderson lands a high kick!
A combination from Anderson does no damage. #TD2#
Codling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Anderson wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a head kick.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Codling ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson. #T4#
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Codling is rocked!
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Codling's head.
Codling is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Codling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Codling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Codling seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Codling tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terence James Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Codling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Codling does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Codling instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Codling.
Codling fails to pull guard.
Anderson is pushing Codling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Codling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Codling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Codling manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Codling working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson stays in close to Codling's body and controls the position.
Anderson postures up.
Codling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Codling for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson lands a head kick!
#T3##CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Codling against the cage.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Codling wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson. #TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Codling's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Codling works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson'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.
Anderson controls Codling momentarily but Codling frees himself.
Codling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Codling being controlled here momentarily.
Aaron Codling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terence James Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Terence James Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terence James Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Codling drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson controlling the position.
Codling throws a big elbow that misses.
Codling wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Codling. #SUB2#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Codling is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Codling controls the pace.#T1#
Codling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Codling won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Codling tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Codling pushes him off.#TD#
Codling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Codling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Codling is going to stand back up.
Codling wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Codling stalling.
Codling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Codling is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Codling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Codling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Codling defends easily.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Codling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Codling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Codling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Thompson keeping full guard, as Codling tries to pass.
Codling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Codling postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Codling 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#
Codling has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Codling stalling in the clinch.
Codling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson throws a right hand that Codling ducks under and follows up with a left that Codling also avoids with ease.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Codling, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Codling against the cage but Codling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Codling shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Codling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Codling gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Codling lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Codling circles away.
#CL#
Codling has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Codling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Codling swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.#TD#
Codling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aaron Codling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Codling.
Codling sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Codling stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Codling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Codling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Aaron Codling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Codling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Codling moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Codling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Codling rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Codling goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Thompson looks to move away, Codling throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Codling has been cut.
Codling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Codling fails with the takedown.#TD#
Codling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Codling performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Codling.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Codling is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Codling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Codling's cut.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Codling, which made it look bad.
Codling has a takedown stuffed.
Codling stuffs the takedown.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Codling tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Codling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron Codling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Codling circles away and keeps his distance.
Codling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Codling's waist but Codling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson fails with the takedown#CL#
and Codling counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Codling.
Codling keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Codling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Codling has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson wants to control but Codling postures up.
Codling tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Codling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet. #TD#
Codling throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Codling is in Thompson's guard.#SUB2#
Codling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Codling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Codling gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Codling. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Codling lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Codling scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Codling has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Codling lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Thompson is trying to control the position but Codling postures up.
Codling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Codling defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Codling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Codling tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Codling controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Codling counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson.
Codling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Codling prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet. #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 fight!
Aaron Codling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Codling 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Codling!
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