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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gilliam gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Gilliam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dean to get to his feet. #TD2#
Gilliam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Gilliam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilliam enables Dean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilliam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1##SU2#
Dean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilliam, up you get! #TD2#
Dean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Gilliam has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilliam is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Gilliam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean controlling from the top position.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU2#
Gilliam is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gilliam or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Dean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dean stops Gilliam from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilliam tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Dean stops Gilliam from getting back to his feet.
Gilliam wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
Dean is trying to control. Gilliam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dean wants to stand but Gilliam has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gilliam is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilliam is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gilliam's face as Dean controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilliam is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Dean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudolph Gilliam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dean moves into the clinch.
Gilliam jumps guard but Dean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gilliam lands a takedown into guard.
Dean is wriggling around but Gilliam manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Gilliam is controlling him well. #SU#
Gilliam decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dean. #T1#
Dean trying to control the position but Gilliam is working away.
Gilliam tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Dean stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Dean closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gilliam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gilliam to the mat. Gilliam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Gilliam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Dean gets to his feet. Gilliam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gilliam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Dean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Gilliam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though.
Gilliam tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilliam keeps working.
Dean is taking a breather. Gilliam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gilliam moves into full guard.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gilliam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Dean gets to his feet - Gilliam follows without any prompting.
Gilliam doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Dean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Gilliam pulls guard successfully.
Gilliam working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudolph Gilliam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES#
Gilliam has one foot on Dean's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Dean gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Gilliam explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gilliam quickly recovers to half guard.
Gilliam trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
Rudolph Gilliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dean stalling.
Gilliam is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilliam avoid being mounted?
Dean tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Gilliam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean content to control rather than advance.
Gilliam is looking to escape.#SU2#
Dean decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gilliam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Dean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gilliam to the ground. Dean is now in Gilliam's guard.#T3##SU2#
Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gilliam shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Gilliam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gilliam blocks a head kick by Dean.
#TD2#
Dean feints and as Gilliam raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SU2#
Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dean lands with a kick to the temple. Gilliam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Dean shoots in and bounces Gilliam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dean sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Dean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dermish gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dermish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dermish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dermish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilliam tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dermish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dermish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gilliam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dermish scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Rudolph Gilliam has been cut.#SUB2#
Dermish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dermish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dermish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Dermish tries for a kimura but Gilliam is defending well. #SUB2#
Dermish is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilliam is defending well. #SUB2#
Dermish tries for a kimura but Gilliam is defending well. #SUB2#
Dermish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gilliam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gilliam tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Gilliam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gilliam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dermish on the ground.#SUB2#
Dermish is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilliam is defending well.
Gilliam dodges the ground and pound from Dermish.
Gilliam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dermish asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gilliam tries to bench press Dermish off him but Dermish keeps the position.
Dermish landing strikes. #CUT2#
Rudolph Gilliam's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Dermish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dermish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gilliam has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Dermish prevents Gilliam from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Dermish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dermish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dermish looks winded!
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Dermish is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilliam is defending well.
Gilliam is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gilliam wants to control but Dermish postures up.#SUB2#
Dermish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilliam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dermish tries for a kimura but Gilliam is defending well.
Gilliam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dermish seems to be working for a kimura but Gilliam defends the submission attempt.
Gilliam is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dermish wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilliam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gilliam is defending against the submission attempts here by Dermish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dermish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudolph Gilliam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gilliam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gilliam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gilliam tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dermish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dermish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dermish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dermish manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dermish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dermish has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gilliam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dermish.
Dermish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dermish is breathing heavily.
Gilliam wants to stand but Dermish is controlling his arm.#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.
Dermish is looking for a sweep.
Dermish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gilliam trying to control the pace.
Gilliam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Dermish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dermish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilliam pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Gilliam decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##TD2#
Dermish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gilliam is trying to stand up here but Dermish is controlling him well.
Peter Dermish has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dermish seems to be working for a kimura but Gilliam defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dermish is trying to work for a kimura but Gilliam is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dermish is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dermish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilliam has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Gilliam is controlling Dermish's trapped leg to prevent Dermish from advancing to side control.
Dermish stops Gilliam from getting back to his feet.
Gilliam tries to get to full guard but Dermish has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dermish is trying to work for a kimura but Gilliam is defending well.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gilliam is looking to control Dermish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilliam avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dermish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilliam defends it well. #SUB2#
Dermish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Rudolph Gilliam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudolph Gilliam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gilliam scores with a takedown into Dermish's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dermish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gilliam wanted to stand there but Dermish had control of the position. #SUB2#
Gilliam is sitting in close to Dermish's body. Dermish has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gilliam is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gilliam is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dermish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Dermish!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Connors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gilliam counters by clinching up.
Connors is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilliam has double underhooks.
Gilliam is trying to pull guard but Connors has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gilliam jumps into guard, dragging Connors to the mat.
Connors trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gilliam's guard.#SUB#
Gilliam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connors doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gilliam is tightening it up a little... Connors has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Connors reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Connors taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gilliam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rudolph Gilliam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Borigus misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Gilliam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gilliam.
Gilliam is fighting to break Borigus's control of his arms but Borigus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gilliam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gilliam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borigus wants to hit a switch here but Gilliam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borigus there! #SUB#
Gilliam working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Borigus looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gilliam! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudolph Gilliam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilliam enables Sato to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilliam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilliam is retaining full guard.
Gilliam looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gilliam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilliam is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gilliam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilliam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilliam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gilliam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet but Sato is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Sato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gilliam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato. #SUB#
Gilliam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.
Gilliam keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilliam is retaining full guard.
Sato won't allow Gilliam to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Sato moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sato drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##ES2#
Sato manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gilliam gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Sato gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
Gilliam feinted with a counter takedown.#T3##TD2#
Sato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilliam tries to get to full guard but Sato has control of the leg.
Sato prevents Gilliam from standing back up.
Sato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilliam defending well though. #SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions off his back.
Sato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilliam is not content to let Sato control the position.
Gilliam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sato.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet.
Gilliam is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Gilliam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sato pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sato in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Gilliam pushes Sato off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haku Sato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gilliam takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sato drives through with a takedown into Gilliam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sato. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gilliam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gilliam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sato has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sato has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilliam is retaining full guard.
Gilliam wants to stand and escape but Sato is having none of it.
Haku Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sato wants to control from the top but Gilliam keeps moving. #SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilliam wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gilliam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.
Sato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gilliam trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Gilliam gets tackled into the cage by Sato. Sato maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sato has Gilliam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sato pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gilliam tumbling to the mat - Sato dives into Gilliam's guard.#SUB#
Gilliam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sato is aware though and is defending well.
Gilliam is looking to stand up but Sato isn't so interested in that idea.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sato wants to control from the top but Gilliam keeps moving. #SU2#
Sato stands and steps away. Gilliam gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL2#
Sato clinches. #BC2#
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato misses with a head kick.
As Sato tries to get set, Gilliam tries to push him back and clinch up but Sato manages to avoid the attempt.
Gilliam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilliam somewhat.#CL2#
Sato moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Sato has clasped his hands together around Gilliam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gilliam is trying to buck Sato off.
Gilliam can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilliam tries to escape but Sato is in control.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Gilliam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Sato has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haku Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gilliam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gilliam tries to sprawl but Sato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gilliam's head.
Gilliam trying to hold on to Sato's head to control him but Sato postures up.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilliam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gilliam is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.
Sato wants to control from the top but Gilliam keeps moving.
Sato postures up.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilliam 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gilliam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilliam wants to stand and escape but Sato is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sato shoots in and gets a takedown into Gilliam's guard.
Sato wants to control from the top but Gilliam keeps moving. #SUB#
Gilliam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilliam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sato is controlling him. #T3#
Sato trying to control but Gilliam is working from the bottom.
Gilliam wants to stand and escape but Sato is having none of it.
Gilliam keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Sato wants to control from the top but Gilliam keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sato won't allow Gilliam to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gilliam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Sato looking to score a takedown here. Gilliam is defending well but Sato drives through and ends up in Gilliam's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES#
Gilliam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Sato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rudolph Gilliam has been cut.#TD2#
Sato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilliam is looking to escape.
Gilliam works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gilliam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haku Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sato 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haku Sato!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tall tries to circle away but Gilliam has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Tall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Tall shoots in and bounces Gilliam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gilliam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gilliam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tall is trying to control the position but Gilliam postures up.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SU#
Gilliam stands and steps away. Tall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gilliam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilliam is thwarting Tall's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Gilliam escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Tall gets a clinch. #BC#
Gilliam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gilliam!#ES#
Gilliam throws Tall to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tall has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Tall pulls guard successfully.
Gilliam lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Gilliam gets to his feet - Tall follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Tall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.
Tall looks winded!
Gilliam has control of Tall's left arm, preventing Tall from doing any damage. #ES#
Gilliam has his feet on Tall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Gilliam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Gilliam pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Tall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gilliam has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tall is looking to defend but Gilliam has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tall! Gilliam pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tall taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolph Gilliam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gilliam dives in for a single leg takedown but Puerto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Puerto has managed to clinch.
Puerto throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Gilliam manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Gilliam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gilliam wants to stand but Puerto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gilliam controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam wants to stand but Puerto is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Puerto has his hands on Gilliam's head, controlling the position.
Gilliam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puerto has his hands on Gilliam's head, controlling the position.
Puerto wants to get back to his feet but Gilliam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Gilliam stopping the sweep attempt from Puerto.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Puerto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gilliam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puerto controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilliam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puerto 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.
Puerto postures up in Gilliam's guard and throws a big left but Gilliam blocks it.
Gilliam wants to stand but Puerto is controlling the position.
Puerto forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Gilliam is controlling Puerto's trapped leg to prevent Puerto from advancing to side control.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gilliam trying to control here.
Gilliam tries to kick Puerto off but Puerto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puerto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilliam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilliam trying to get back to full guard but Puerto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gilliam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gilliam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puerto on the ground.
Puerto is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rudolph Gilliam has been cut.
Puerto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
My spies in Physical Training Sparring Gym inform me that Puerto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Puerto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilliam is looking to escape.
Puerto looking to ground and pound but Gilliam is blocking nicely.
Gilliam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puerto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Gilliam has left one of his arms exposed and Puerto doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gilliam screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Puerto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Gilliam counters with a takedown into side control.
Reynolds is trying to improve his position.
Reynolds regains half guard.
Gilliam wants to stand but Reynolds has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gilliam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gilliam was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilliam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Gilliam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds stops Gilliam from standing up. #SUB#
Gilliam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reynolds escapes and throws Gilliam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gilliam is looking to reverse the position.
Reynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gilliam's legs.
Gilliam wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Gilliam is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds controls the position.
Gilliam is pushing Reynolds's head away, looking to escape. Reynolds manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Reynolds wants to stand but Gilliam is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilliam is defending well. #SUB2#
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gilliam is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds scoring with punches and elbows.
Gilliam is trying to get back to his feet.
Gilliam is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gilliam is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gilliam tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Reynolds easily slips into full mount!
Reynolds content just to control the position here.
Gilliam is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
Gilliam is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Reynolds controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilliam is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Reynolds content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Reynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gilliam sprawls well initially but Reynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gilliam is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Reynolds has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Gilliam is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). James Reynolds!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Rio feints and then cracks Gilliam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilliam down.
Gilliam shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Rio tries to sprawl out of it but Gilliam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Rio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Rio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilliam.
Del Rio lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Del Rio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#SUB#
Gilliam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gilliam wants to stand but Del Rio is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to sweep him here.
Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Rio defends well.#SUB#
Del Rio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rio has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted.
Gilliam trying to keep a closed guard but Del Rio is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Del Rio gets to his feet - Gilliam follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Gilliam.
Gilliam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rio prevents it.
Del Rio told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2##TD2#
Del Rio tightens his grip and picks Gilliam up, before dumping him to the ground. Gilliam manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Gilliam is working an open guard so Del Rio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Rio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gilliam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Rio is controlling him well.
Gilliam can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand back up.
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!#CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilliam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Rio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Del Rio gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Gilliam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Del Rio looks winded!
Gilliam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Del Rio pinned against the cage. Del Rio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Del Rio rushes Gilliam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Gilliam wants to stall.
Gilliam fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage.
Gilliam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Rio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gilliam jumps guard but Del Rio stands there with Gilliam around his waist. Gilliam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliam is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Rio.
A bit of stalling here from Gilliam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round.
That's time! Gilliam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Del Rio clinches. #BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage.#TD2#
Del Rio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gilliam is trying to keep an underhook but Del Rio manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gilliam has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Del Rio is on him like a limpet, forcing Gilliam back against the cage.
Gilliam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Del Rio successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliam is looking to stand up but Del Rio won't let him. #SU#
Gilliam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gilliam misses with a takedown attempt - Del Rio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Rio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Del Rio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilliam.
Gilliam is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Del Rio.#CL2#
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Del Rio manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Gilliam stands up from Del Rio's guard - Gilliam perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Del Rio has managed to clinch.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Gilliam has him pinned against the cage.
Gilliam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gilliam is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Gilliam into the cage.#T2##TD#
Gilliam gets control of Del Rio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilliam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilliam wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Del Rio stands up and waves to Gilliam to follow him. #TD2#
Del Rio dives in and scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#ES#
Gilliam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Del Rio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rio wants to break free but Gilliam has control.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gilliam drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Gilliam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Gilliam pushes Del Rio off and gets back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Del Rio gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gilliam kicks Del Rio off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Del Rio pushes Gilliam up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gilliam pulls guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gilliam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily.#SU2#
Del Rio gets to his feet. Gilliam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Gilliam is controlling him.
Gilliam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Rio is proving hard to escape from.
Gilliam with a nice head shot there.
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 Rudolph Gilliam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gilliam has clasped his hands together around Del Rio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Gilliam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Del Rio to his feet. #CL2#
Del Rio gets a clinch. #TD#
Gilliam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Del Rio uses from the top position.
Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Del Rio stands up from Gilliam's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gilliam dives in and grabs Del Rio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rio pushes down on Gilliam's head and hops out.#CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
Gilliam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Del Rio smiles and moves away.
Rudolph Gilliam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gilliam jumps into guard, dragging Del Rio to the mat.
#SU2#
Del Rio stands up from Gilliam's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Del Rio throws a head kick but Gilliam moves out of range.
Gilliam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Rio as he jumps to the side.
Del Rio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gilliam fails to land. #TD#
Gilliam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Del Rio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Del Rio manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilliam dodges the punch combination from Del Rio.
As Del Rio looks to move away, Gilliam throws a big counter combo but Del Rio just gets out of the way.
Del Rio throws a chopping leg kick but Gilliam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Del Rio instigates a clinch.
Gilliam leaning against his opponent.
Gilliam jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gilliam is trying to trip Del Rio. He has hold of a leg but Del Rio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gilliam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rudolph Gilliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Rio is wriggling around but Gilliam manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##SU#
Gilliam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Del Rio to get to his feet. #CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet but Gilliam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilliam content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Rio 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Harwood dives in and scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#ES#
Gilliam manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Harwood manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Harwood gets a takedown into half guard.
Gilliam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harwood is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilliam is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Harwood prevents Gilliam from standing back up.
Harwood throwing shots but Gilliam is blocking nicely.
Gilliam moves into full guard.
Harwood being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Gilliam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harwood defends it easily.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harwood wants to control from the top but Gilliam keeps moving.
Gilliam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##SUB#
Gilliam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harwood pulls his head out easily.
Harwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilliam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilliam is trying to control but can't.
Gilliam gets back to full guard.
Harwood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilliam controls Harwood momentarily but Harwood frees himself. #T3#
Harwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harwood passes into side control.
Gilliam is looking to get back to his feet here but Harwood is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gilliam's back.
Harwood misses with punches from the back.
Gilliam is trying to get back to his feet but Harwood has full control of the position and if anything, Gilliam has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Harwood avoiding Gilliam 's attempts to control his hands.
Harwood is looking to control Gilliam but Gilliam is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Harwood looking for the choke but no joy.
Harwood not allowing Gilliam to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gilliam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Harwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Harwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilliam.
Gilliam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harwood manages to circle out of the way.
Harwood throws a series of punches but Gilliam moves out of range.
Gilliam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harwood defends well and Gilliam ends up having to push Harwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Harwood closes the distance and clinches.
Gilliam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harwood smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Gilliam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gilliam is in Harwood's guard.#ES2#
Harwood is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilliam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harwood letting Gilliam take a breather here.#T1##BC2#
Harwood manages to break the clinch.
Harwood misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Harwood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harwood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gilliam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gilliam can't do much from the bottom here.
Harwood wants to control but Gilliam is keeping him busy.
Harwood moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Gilliam wants to control but Harwood postures up.
Gilliam wants to get back to his feet but Harwood drags him back down.#SU2#
Harwood stands up. #TD2#
Harwood scores with a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gilliam manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Harwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Harwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##TD#
Gilliam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gilliam is in Harwood's guard.#ES2#
Harwood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Harwood rushes Gilliam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilliam is trying to pull guard but Harwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Gilliam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harwood passes Gilliam's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Harwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilliam sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2#
Harwood stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gilliam to get to his feet.
Harwood misses with the body kick#TD#
and Gilliam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harwood! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harwood is trying to buck Gilliam off.
Harwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gilliam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harwood is trying to control Gilliam's posture but Gilliam avoids it.
Harwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gilliam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gilliam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Harwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gilliam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Harwood drives through and clinches with Gilliam against the cage.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gilliam is looking to break free of the clinch but Harwood has double underhooks. #BC2#
Harwood breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gilliam gets tackled into the cage by Harwood. Harwood maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gilliam has hold of one of Harwood's legs. Harwood is fighting the takedown attempt but Gilliam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Harwood pushes Gilliam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Harwood tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Harwood clinches up with Gilliam and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Harwood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gilliam uses from the top position.
Gilliam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harwood is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harwood looking to control.
Gilliam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gilliam is fighting to break Harwood's control of his arms but Harwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilliam wants to stand but Harwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilliam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Gilliam gets to his feet - Harwood follows without any prompting. #TD#
Gilliam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harwood can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Harwood tries to buck Gilliam off but Gilliam is having none of it.
Harwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Gilliam stands up.
Harwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Harwood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gilliam to the mat! Gilliam manages to get full guard.
Harwood trying to control but Gilliam is working from the bottom.
Gilliam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Harwood trying to control but Gilliam is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gilliam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilliam is striking off his back. Harwood thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #ES#
Gilliam kicks off Harwood and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Harwood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rudolph Gilliam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Harwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harwood blocks the strikes from Gilliam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Harwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harwood 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Harwood!
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