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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Peterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jennings prevents Peterson from improving position.
Peterson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jennings struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Peterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings wants to control but Peterson postures up.#SU2#
Peterson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Peterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jennings is trying to defend but Peterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
Peterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jennings is positioning himself well to prevent Peterson advancing to mount.
Jennings wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Jennings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jennings controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peterson is looking to stall here but Jennings recovers full guard.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Jennings shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Peterson gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jennings manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peterson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Peterson has clasped his hands together around Jennings's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jennings sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson is pressing down on Jennings's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jennings is holding on for now.
Peterson trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom. #T4#
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Peterson is going to stand back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jennings trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jennings's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Peterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Peterson tries to keep at a distance but Jennings has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Jennings is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jennings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Jennings has been cut.#BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Jennings gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Jennings manages to retain guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Peterson prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Peterson wants to stand but Jennings has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Jennings is working an open guard so Peterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Peterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peterson trying to control the position but Jennings is working away.
Jennings wants to control but Peterson postures up.#T2#
Peterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Peterson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Peterson looking to score a takedown here. Jennings is defending well but Peterson drives through and ends up in Jennings's guard.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Jennings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jennings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peterson wants to hit a switch here but Jennings passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peterson there!
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Jennings jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Peterson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jennings in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jennings scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gil Jennings's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Peterson tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.
Peterson scores with a one two! Jennings had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Peterson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jennings did well to prevent Peterson getting side control.
Peterson controlling the action here.
Peterson trying to advance position but Jennings counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings punching to the body, from the bottom.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Jennings trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Jennings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Jennings!#REVR#
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jennings lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jennings cracks Peterson with a solid left hand.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jennings's guard. #REVB#
Peterson wants to stand and escape but instead Jennings has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
John Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson wants to hit a switch here but Jennings passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peterson there!
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jennings working the ground and pound effectively.
Jennings looking to finish Peterson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peterson!#T3##ES2#
Peterson bucks Jennings off and manages to get back to his feet!
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy body kick from Peterson #TD#
and Jennings counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peterson won't be happy with that.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jennings lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T4##SUB#
Peterson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jennings gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings is punishing Peterson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Peterson tries to roll but Jennings sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Jennings is looking for the choke from the back position but Peterson is controlling his hands well.
Gil Jennings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jennings is hanging on to Peterson's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Jennings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Buckner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buckner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Buckner tries to clinch up.
Buckner really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckner moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckner swivels and escapes.
Buckner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez.
Buckner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Buckner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Lopez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buckner uses it to pass to side control.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Buckner throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.#T2#
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Buckner lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Buckner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buckner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buckner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buckner's best efforts.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Buckner throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez is controlling Buckner's posture.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckner won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #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.
Buckner landing some decent shots from guard.
Buckner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Buckner being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Buckner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckner has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckner is defended easily by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Buckner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckner slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckner's waist but Buckner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Buckner jumps back.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Juan Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Buckner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buckner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lopez.
Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckner sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Lopez jabs Buckner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Buckner stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Buckner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckner wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Buckner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Buckner counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Buckner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez throws a right hand that Buckner ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckner also avoids with ease.
Buckner shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buckner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Buckner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buckner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buckner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Buckner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buckner trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to stand up here but Buckner is controlling him well.
Buckner is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buckner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Buckner there.
Charley Buckner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Buckner is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Buckner working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez strikes from the bottom but Buckner passes into mount!
Lopez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Buckner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Buckner dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Buckner counters with a low kick, right behind Lopez 's knee.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez.#T1#
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buckner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Lopez darts in looking for a takedown but Buckner gets double underhooks and turns Lopez into the cage.
Buckner tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Buckner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
Buckner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buckner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Buckner landing some decent shots from guard.
Buckner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Lopez is working an open guard so Buckner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Buckner throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Buckner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buckner.
Buckner shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buckner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.#T3#
Lopez throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buckner counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
As Lopez backs away, Buckner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Buckner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Buckner counters by moving into the clinch.
Buckner jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Buckner around his waist. Buckner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Buckner stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckner smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Buckner moves into the clinch successfully.
Buckner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Buckner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Buckner shoots in.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charley Buckner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckner 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Buckner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Douglas gets a takedown into half guard.
Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas has hold of Douglas's hands but Douglas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Douglas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Douglas prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Douglas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Douglas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Douglas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Douglas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Douglas.
Douglas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mikel Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thomas.#TD#
Douglas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Douglas in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Douglas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas strikes from the bottom but Douglas uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Douglas slows the pace down.
Douglas in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Thomas on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thomas looking for a sweep but Douglas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Douglas with good strikes from the mount here!
Douglas landing punches.
Thomas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Douglas.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Douglas isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas is still trying to improve position.
Thomas tries to hold on but Douglas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Douglas 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#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Douglas to the ground. Douglas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Douglas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas jumps guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Douglas smiles and moves away.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#T1##TD#
Douglas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Douglas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Douglas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Douglas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Douglas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douglas.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Douglas.
Thomas tries to kick Douglas off but Douglas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Douglas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Douglas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Thomas pushes Douglas off and gets back to his feet.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas has a takedown stuffed.#T3##TD#
Douglas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Douglas is standing up over Thomas. Thomas looks to escape but Douglas dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Douglas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Douglas looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Douglas won't let Thomas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thomas can't escape the position.
Thomas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Douglas raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Mikel Douglas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas fails with the takedown.
Thomas dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglas circles away.#TD#
Douglas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Douglas working the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
Douglas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Douglas throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Thomas pushes Douglas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Douglas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Douglas tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thomas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Douglas prevents Thomas from escaping the position.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Thomas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Thomas is controlling an arm, preventing Douglas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Douglas lands with some strikes.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Douglas has a good base and remains in mount.
Douglas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Douglas cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mikel Douglas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douglas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Douglas with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the head.
Douglas dominating with strikes here.
Douglas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Douglas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Douglas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
#T4#
Douglas with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Douglas content just to control the position here.
Douglas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thomas is holding on tight.
Thomas is trying to escape the mount.
Douglas lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Douglas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
George Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikel Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Douglas unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Douglas, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Douglas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Gottard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt - Gottard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Gottard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gottard showed some decent athleticism there.
Dennis is trying to escape back to his feet but Gottard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gottard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gottard in side control, throwing shots but Dennis defends. #T1##SUB2#
Gottard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gottard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dennis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gottard's guard! Nice work there by Dennis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gottard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gottard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Dennis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gottard.
Gottard throws a big elbow that misses.
Gottard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennis being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Gottard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Dennis fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Gottard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gottard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gottard working the head with strikes.
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Gottard tries to stand but Dennis is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Gottard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennis, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Dennis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Gottard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennis is trying to buck Gottard off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gottard 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#
Gottard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dennis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dennis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gottard paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Gottard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Dennis kicks off Gottard and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gottard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dennis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gottard controls the position.
Dennis is looking to get back to his feet here but Gottard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dennis's back.#T1#
Dennis is trying to get back to his feet but Gottard has full control of the position and if anything, Dennis has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Gottard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gottard controls the action.#T2#
Gottard trying to control.
Dennis can't escape the position.
Gottard biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gottard has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dennis is defending well but eventually Gottard manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dennis has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Gottard!
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