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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Heard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ballard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Heard is on him like a limpet, forcing Ballard back against the cage.#BC#
Ballard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heard cracks a nice hook into Ballard's ribs.
Ballard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Heard.
#TD2#
Heard scores with a takedown into Ballard's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballard has wrist control.#T1#
Ballard controlling the position.#SUB#
Ballard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heard won't allow Ballard to sweep him here.
Heard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ballard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heard stands and throws Ballard's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballard keeps working.
Ballard is looking for a sweep.
Ballard sneaks back into half guard.
Heard prevents Ballard from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ballard manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ballard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Heard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ballard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ballard is looking to work some ground and pound but Heard has wrist control.
Ballard content to stall in guard here.
Ballard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ballard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ballard throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Heard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heard's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Granville Ballard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ballard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Heard moves into the clinch.
Ballard tries to stall but Heard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heard wants to break free but Ballard has control.
Ballard tries to pull guard but Heard holds him up against the cage and eventually Ballard drops back down to his feet.
Heard throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Heard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ballard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ballard is staying active underneath Heard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heard is working away from the top position though.
Heard wants to control but Ballard is keeping him busy.
Ballard manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Ballard has Heard pulled in close to control his posture.
Granville Ballard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heard content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ballard trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Heard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ballard to the mat! Ballard manages to get full guard. #T2#
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ballard looking to control.
Ballard being controlled here, momentarily.
Heard trying to move into half guard but instead Ballard has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Heard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballard stays in close to Heard's body and controls the position.
Heard is trying to keep Ballard in close.
Heard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballard trying to control but Heard is working from the bottom.
Ballard wants to get up but he can't break Heard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ballard lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ballard 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.
Ballard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heard for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Heard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard has his hands on Heard's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Heard 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##CL2#
Heard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ballard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ballard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Heard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ballard chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Heard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballard stops Heard from standing up. #T1#
Heard wants to sweep here but Ballard controlling him for the moment.
Ballard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heard's head.
Ballard is stalling in the full guard.
Ballard distracts Heard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heard looking for a sweep. Not yet Heard, not yet.
Ballard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heard lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
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.#TD2#
Heard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballard was covering up waiting for the punch and Heard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ballard pushes Heard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Heard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Ballard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Heard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ballard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ballard jumps guard but Heard stands there with Ballard around his waist. Ballard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ballard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Ballard pulls guard. #SUB2#
Heard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ballard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ballard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ballard! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Heard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ballard happy to just control the position for now.
Heard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ballard trying to control the action but Heard is working from the bottom.
Ballard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Heard's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Ballard continues to stall.
Heard tries to buck Ballard off but Ballard is having none of it.
Ballard is putting a hurting on Heard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ballard trying to control the position but Heard is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Ballard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ballard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Granville Ballard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Granville Ballard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Turner scores with a one two! Hansen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Newton Hansen has been cut.#CL2#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. #TD2#
Turner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hansen is trying to keep an underhook but Turner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hansen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner not doing much here.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Turner is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Turner controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Turner is looking for a kimura but Hansen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turner to get the leverage.
Turner is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner stops Hansen from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turner in particular looking to stall.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner prevents Hansen from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hansen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Hansen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hansen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turner is working Hansen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a little break here. Hansen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hansen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4##SUB2#
Turner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hansen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turner takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Hansen to pass into mount.
Turner controlling his opponent.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.#SUB2#
Turner looking for a guillotine from mount but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joby Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Hansen's cut.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hansen to the mat! Hansen manages to get full guard.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner pushing down on Hansen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner passes to full mount!
Turner content just to control the position here.
Hansen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Turner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Hansen is rocked!
Turner postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hansen bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Turner and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joby Turner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heard.
Heard misses the shot to the body.
Blanchard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Heard drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Blanchard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Heard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Heard is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Blanchard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanchard trying to stall but Heard improves his position.
#TD2#
Heard jumps guard and drags Blanchard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blanchard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but Heard keeps moving.
Heard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Heard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heard keeping moving, preventing Blanchard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Heard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Heard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard wants to stand but Heard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Heard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blanchard won't allow Heard to sweep him here.
Heard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanchard's guard. #REVB#
Heard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heard postures up.
#T2##SU2#
Heard gets to his feet. Blanchard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Heard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Blanchard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Blanchard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heard postures up in Blanchard's guard and throws a big left but Blanchard blocks it.
Heard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heard passes Blanchard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Heard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heard throwing strikes here but Blanchard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Heard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Heard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanchard pushes Heard off but Heard dives into side control.
Heard throwing strikes but Blanchard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #ES2#
Heard sneaks out the side door and pushes Blanchard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Heard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard.
#TD2#
Heard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Heard decides to stand up. #T1##TD2#
Heard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blanchard is being controlled here.
A control attempt from Blanchard but he's now mounted!
Heard looking to ground and pound but Blanchard is blocking nicely.
Heard content just to control the position here.
Blanchard tries to lock up and control but Heard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heard is working for a guillotine from mount but Blanchard frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Blanchard working to try and regain half guard.
#SU2#
Heard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Blanchard avoids the head kick by Heard.
#CL2#
Heard clinches up with Blanchard and pushes him back against the cage.
Blanchard is trying to stall.
Blanchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Heard.
Blanchard wants to get back to striking at distance but Heard won't allow it.
#T3##TD2#
Heard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Blanchard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Heard dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR##SUB2#
Heard is trying to get an arm triangle but Blanchard is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard wants to control but Heard postures up.
Heard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blanchard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blanchard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heard.
Heard is working Blanchard over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Heard slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Heard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blanchard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Heard but great work by Blanchard.
Blanchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heard keeps working.
Heard struggling a bit here.
Blanchard wants to control but Heard is keeping him busy.
Heard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blanchard off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Heard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lewis Heard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heard has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Heard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Blanchard gets caught napping as Heard dives in and scores a takedown. Blanchard manages to retain guard.
Heard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanchard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heard throws a big right hand that misses.
Blanchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blanchard has his foot on Heard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heard works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Heard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heard 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Heard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Heard slows the pace down. #T2#
Blanchard struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Heard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Heard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blanchard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blanchard prevents Heard from taking his back.#T3#
Heard controlling the position easily from mount.
Heard is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Heard the control monster continue. Boring.#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.
Blanchard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heard controlling from the full mount.
Blanchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heard on the ground.#SUB2#
Heard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blanchard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Heard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Heard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Heard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heard 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Heard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Byers. No joy for Lindsey on that attempt. #TD#
Byers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lindsey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Byers prevents Lindsey from improving his position.
Byers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Byers throwing shots but Lindsey is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Byers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lindsey tries to roll over but Byers keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lindsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lindsey is holding on to half guard well.
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Byers has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindsey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindsey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lindsey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lindsey wants to stand up but Byers is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byers throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Lindsey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lindsey enables Byers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lindsey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lindsey trying to control the position here.
Byers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet but Byers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lindsey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Byers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindsey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Byers has picked Lindsey up - he's going for a ride! Byers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Lindsey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Byers is on him like a limpet, forcing Lindsey back against the cage.
Byers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lindsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindsey taking a breather.
Lindsey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Lindsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lindsey clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Lindsey manages to break the clinch.
Byers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lindsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Lindsey feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Byers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindsey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindsey looks to land a right hand but Byers moved out of range.
Lindsey dives in and grabs Byers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byers pushes down on Lindsey's head and hops out.
No luck for Lindsey with that takedown attempt.
Byers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lindsey.
Lindsey looks winded!
Lindsey dives in and grabs Byers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byers pushes down on Lindsey's head and hops out.
Byers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lindsey tries to clinch up but Byers circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindsey tries to clinch up.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Lindsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Byers to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Lindsey pushes Byers off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Lindsey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Byers fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lindsey has closed the distance and engaged Byers in a clinch.
Byers is looking to control Lindsey's arms but Lindsey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byers has his back to the cage.
Lindsey is trying to drag Byers to the mat but Byers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Lindsey breaks the clinch.
Peter Lindsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lindsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lindsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byers stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindsey. Lindsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Byers thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Byers is looking to clinch.
Byers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindsey circles away.
Lindsey shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Byers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lindsey.
Barrett Byers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Lindsey.
Lindsey lands a glancing blow to the side of Byers's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindsey.
Byers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindsey.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Byers as he jumps to the side.
As Lindsey tries to get set, Byers tries to push him back and clinch up but Lindsey manages to avoid the attempt.
Byers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Byers throws a low kick, looking for Lindsey's leg but Lindsey calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Lindsey instigates a clinch.
Byers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindsey has him pressed against the cage.
Lindsey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Byers looking for a takedown.
Lindsey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Byers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lindsey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Byers backwards. #T3#
Byers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindsey smiles and moves away.
Byers swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindsey.#CL2#
Lindsey moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lindsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lindsey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byers misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Byers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Byers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Byers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindsey. #T4#
Lindsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lindsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Lindsey stands and steps away. Byers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lindsey fails to land the takedown.
Byers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindsey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Byers shoots in and bounces Lindsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Byers is working Lindsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Lindsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lindsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lindsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Lindsey darts in looking for a takedown but Byers gets double underhooks and turns Lindsey into the cage.
Byers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Lindsey rushes Byers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lindsey pulls guard effortlessly.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Byers postures up.
Byers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byers throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindsey working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Byers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lindsey, up you get!
Lindsey goes for a double leg but Byers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Byers continues to drive forward.
Lindsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Byers or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindsey, which made it look bad.
Lindsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lindsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Byers, which made it look bad.
Barrett Byers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Lindsey.
Byers dives in and grabs Lindsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindsey pushes down on Byers's head and hops out.
Lindsey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byers tries to clinch but Lindsey moves out of range.
Lindsey throws a counter combo.
Byers blocks the body kick.
Byers stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindsey. Lindsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Byers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Byers fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Byers throws a head kick that misses.
Byers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lindsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Byers, which made it look bad.
Barrett Byers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindsey sprawls well. Lindsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Byers gets slowly back to his feet.
Byers shoots in for a takedown but Lindsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindsey fails with the takedown.#T3#
No luck for Byers with that takedown attempt.
Lindsey misses with a hook
#CL#
and Byers counters by moving into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lindsey.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Byers tries to pull guard but Lindsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Byers successfully pulls guard.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Byers keeps moving. #T4#
Lindsey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Byers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrett Byers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Lindsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Lindsey.
I've got Lindsey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Lindsey!
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