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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rendon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into England's guard.
England is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rendon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rendon prevents England from getting back to his feet.
Rendon looking to pass the guard.
England is trying to control the position but Rendon postures up.
Rendon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
England pulls Rendon in close to his closed guard and prevents Rendon from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
England throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
England really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
England with a jab.#T1#
Rendon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rendon wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Rendon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with England, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rendon pulls guard effortlessly.
England loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
England has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rendon looking to hit a scissor sweep but England is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
England avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
England throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rendon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
England will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
England wants to get up but he can't break Rendon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rendon wants to stand and escape but England is having none of it.
England trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rendon controlling England's posture. #T2#
England won't allow Rendon to sweep him here.
England being controlled here momentarily.
Rendon is trying to keep England in close.
#SUB2#
Rendon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. England gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
England decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rendon, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Rendon. No joy for England on that attempt.
Rendon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rendon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin England. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
England feints and as Rendon raises his hands in defense, England changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rendon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. England manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
England is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
England avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
England wants to control the position but Rendon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
England has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rendon is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rendon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks England with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rendon is nestled in close to England, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
England knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rendon on the ground.
Rendon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed England's head.
Rendon tries to pass the half guard into mount. England knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rendon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rendon looks winded!
Rendon is pressing down on England's thigh, looking to free his foot. England is holding on for now. #T4#
Rendon tries to stand but can't do so whilst England controls his leg.
England wants to get back to his feet.
Rendon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed England's head.
Still in half guard, Rendon seems content to control.
England is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rendon is thwarting England's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
England is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Rendon 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#
A combination from Rendon does no damage.
JC Rendon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
England shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rendon but Rendon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
England has a takedown stuffed.
Rendon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rendon misses with a combination
and England counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
England tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rendon clinches.
Rendon trying to land knees to the body.
Rendon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rendon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
England tries to throw a body punch but Rendon avoids it by throwing England back against the cage.
England letting Rendon take a breather here.
Rendon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.
Rendon tries to land a knee to the head but England blocks with his arms.
England blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
England wants to stall.
#TD2#
Rendon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
England makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rendon is breathing heavily.
England shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rendon as he avoids it easily.
Rendon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin England. That's going to take a lot out of him.
England with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rendon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rendon looking to score a takedown here. England is defending well but Rendon drives through and ends up in England's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rendon trying to control but England is working from the bottom. #T2#
England trying to keep a closed guard but Rendon is proving a slippery customer.
Rendon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rendon is in close to England's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rendon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
England kicks Rendon off and gets to his feet.
Rendon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Rendon looks to move away, England throws a big counter combo but Rendon just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from England is defended easily by Rendon.#TD2#
Rendon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging England to the ground. Rendon is now in England's guard.
Rendon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
England keeping moving, preventing Rendon from controlling successfully.
England wants to stand but Rendon is controlling the position.
Rendon looking to pass the guard.
England bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rendon's guard. #REVR#
England would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rendon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rendon trying to control the position from guard on top but England is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
England is looking to stand up but Rendon isn't so interested in that idea.
Rendon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rendon trying to control but England is working from the bottom.
England pulls Rendon in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now England is on top in guard.
#REVR#
England with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JC Rendon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
England takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
England throwing a counter right hand but Rendon manages to avoid it.
JC Rendon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rendon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rendon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
England regains half guard.
Rendon is trying to control. England wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
England trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
England kicks Rendon off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Rendon gets caught flat footed, as England shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rendon looking to control.
England makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
England throwing strikes but missing.
Rendon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Rendon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rendon working a defensive guard here.
England wants to get up but he can't break Rendon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
England wants to stand and escape but instead Rendon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rendon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rendon passes into half guard.
Rendon trying to control the action but England is working from the bottom.
England pushes Rendon off looking to stand but Rendon dives back in and keeps control.
England wants to improve his position but Rendon is controlling well.
#T2#
Rendon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
England is looking to get back to is feet but Rendon passes into side control.
England struggling a bit here.
Rendon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rendon wants to stand but England has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Rendon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but England is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
England is not content to let Rendon control the position.
England is trying to buck Rendon off.#T3#
Check out the look on Rendon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rendon is chipping away with strikes.
JC Rendon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rendon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
England wants to get back to his feet.
England avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rendon.
Rendon takes a little break here. England wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
England is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rendon has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rendon wants to control but England is keeping him busy.
England wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rendon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
England can't do much from the bottom here.
Rendon working the ground and pound but England is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rendon wants to control but England is keeping him busy.
Calvin England has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JC Rendon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Rendon decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
JC Rendon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rendon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JC Rendon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ruiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands a body shot. #BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Hammond gets double underhooks and turns Ruiz into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz blocks the body kick.
Ruiz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Ruiz.#T1##CL2#
Ruiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz stalls.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Hammond holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Ruiz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hammond is pushing Ruiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruiz tries to circle away but Hammond has him pinned against the cage.
Ruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Hammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hammond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##TD2#
Ruiz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruiz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ruiz is striking off his back. Hammond thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ruiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz is trying to maintain the position but Hammond is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
Hammond wanted to stand there but Ruiz had control of the position. #T3#
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Hammond is having none of it.
Ruiz is controlling Hammond's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hammond pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammond striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Ruiz 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. #T4#
Hammond striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Ruiz 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. #SUB#
Hammond is looking for a triangle but Ruiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz won't allow Hammond to get back to his feet.
Hammond 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammond tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard. #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.
A close round but Spencer Ruiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Ruiz forces Hammond back against the cage and clinches.
Hammond jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruiz walks away with a smile on his face. Hammond gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spencer Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Hammond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Hammond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Hammond persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammond.#T1#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Hammond, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Hammond against the cage but Hammond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Ruiz has Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Ruiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammond drops back down to his feet.
Ruiz lands with a left to the head.
Hammond goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a left to the body.
Ruiz throws a head kick but Hammond moves out of range.
Ruiz looks for a takedown but Hammond sprawls well.#T2#
Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammond pinned against the cage. Hammond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hammond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruiz.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Hammond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.
Hammond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammond checks a low kick from Ruiz.
Ruiz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hammond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Hammond holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Ruiz tries to stall but Hammond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruiz is trying to break the clinch but Hammond has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hammond closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Hammond tries to stall but Ruiz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Hammond shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ruiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond looking for a takedown. #BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Hammond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond tried to counter with a leg kick but Ruiz avoided it.
Hammond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Ruiz 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#
A clash of legs there as Hammond blocks the low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Hammond manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hammond. No joy for Ruiz on that attempt.
Hammond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.
Ruiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Hammond shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammond sets himself, and Ruiz steps forward looking for the clinch! Hammond avoids it this time.
Hammond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruiz.
Spencer Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammond.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz manages to get underhooks.
Hammond fails to pull guard.
Hammond is looking to control Ruiz's arms but Ruiz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammond has his back to the cage.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruiz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ruiz pushes Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruiz prevents it.
Ruiz stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond stuffs the takedown.
It appears Hammond was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Ruiz has managed to clinch.
Ruiz tries to break the clinch but Hammond is controlling the position.
Ruiz prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Hammond prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer Ruiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Hammond is pressed up against the cage. Ruiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammond down to the mat. Hammond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruiz but Ruiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Hammond as Ruiz shoots in.
Hammond is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Ruiz gets caught flat footed, as Hammond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ruiz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hammond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ruiz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammond uses from the top position.
Ruiz is trying to hold Hammond in close to prevent damage but Hammond has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruiz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hammond jumps into side control!
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Timmon darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Timmon into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Timmon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Timmon controls the position.
Matthews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Timmon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Matthews can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Timmon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matthews can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Matthews gets back to half guard.
Timmon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Timmon passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is trying to control Timmon's posture but Timmon avoids it.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matthews being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Timmon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Timmon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matthews trying his best to control but Timmon has mounted him.#T3#
Matthews is bucking up trying to escape but Timmon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Timmon is looking to stand but Matthews has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Timmon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matthews throwing hammer fists to the chest of Timmon. What's that going to do exactly?
Matthews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Matthews working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Timmon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matthews is surviving well by controlling Timmon's body position as best he can.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Timmon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Timmon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Timmon is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Timmon. Timmon maintains the clinch.
Matthews is pressed up against the cage. Timmon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matthews down to the mat. Matthews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmon tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmon to the ground. Timmon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timmon wants to counter the offense by Matthews and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthews shoots for a takedown but Timmon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Matthews looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Timmon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Timmon is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
Matthews 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon has control of Matthews's left arm, preventing Matthews from doing any damage.
Timmon keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Matthews has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Timmon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Matthews is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Timmon pulls down on the head and he's put Matthews to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braylin Timmon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Pitts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hunter has Pitts up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter jumps guard but Pitts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Pitts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pitts blocks the strikes from Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter punching from the bottom.
Pitts not doing much here.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hunter wants to control but Pitts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Pitts seems content to control.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Pitts not doing much here.
Pitts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Pitts seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Pitts 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.
#T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Gary Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Hunter.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Pitts throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Hunter clinches.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Pitts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pitts tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Pitts back against the cage.
Pitts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4##BC#
Pitts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitts 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#
Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Pitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitts slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pitts.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Pitts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pitts tries to keep at a distance but Hunter has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pitts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitts avoids a kick to the body.
Pitts is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Pitts as Hunter shoots in.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pitts just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gary Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Hunter.#T1#
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Pitts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pitts pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter taking a breather.
Hunter wants a takedown.
Hunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitts is defending well.
Hunter is breathing heavily.#TD#
Pitts is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hunter can't fight it off and eventually Pitts manages to take the fight to the floor. Hunter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pitts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pitts is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Pitts is proving a slippery customer.
Pitts landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pitts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitts is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitts slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hunter.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pitts is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pitts counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Pitts to acknowledge the strikes.
Pitts has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Pitts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitts is looking for a counter combo.
Pitts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Pitts sprawls well.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitts.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Timothy Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hunter has Pitts up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Pitts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pitts closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Pitts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Pitts manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pitts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Pitts manages to break the clinch.
Hunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunter misses.
Hunter checks a low kick from Pitts.#CL2#
Hunter clinches up with Pitts and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pitts smiles and moves away.
Gary Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Hunter.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitts should have avoided that one.
Hunter dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitts.
Hunter unleashes a big counter combination but Pitts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Pitts closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.#TD#
Pitts has clasped his hands together around Hunter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hunter taking a bit of punishment here - Pitts scoring with strikes.
Pitts controls the position from side control.#T2#
Pitts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter struggling a bit here.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitts is putting a hurting on Hunter here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Pitts is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.
Hunter is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitts taking a breather here. #T3#
Pitts is working Hunter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pitts staying calm.
Pitts is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pitts is chipping away with strikes.
Hunter is not content to let Pitts control the position.
Hunter tries to buck Pitts off but Pitts is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitts scoring with punches and elbows.
Pitts grinds an elbow into Hunter's temple.
Pitts wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Timothy Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Pitts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitts controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Pitts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitts 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Pitts!
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