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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from King.
As King tries to get set, Waters tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Waters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
King rushes Waters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
King clinches up with Waters and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
King jumps into guard, dragging Waters to the mat.
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #T1#
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
King wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Waters won't allow King to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waters sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Waters avoids it this time.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
King is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
King gets a clinch. #TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Waters escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Waters misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
King tries to bench press Waters off him but Waters keeps the position.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Waters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Waters postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
King is trying to control Waters's posture but Waters avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Waters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Waters off and has taken his back!
King lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by King.
#SUB2#
King is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Waters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blunt King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
King thows a leg kick but Waters checks it #TD#
and Waters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Waters.
King wants to sweep here but Waters controlling him for the moment.
Waters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Waters throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Waters got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waters has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Waters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to hold Waters in close to prevent damage but Waters has managed to pass into half guard.
King is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T1#
King is looking to improve his position but Waters isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Waters moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King sneaks back into half guard.
King wants to control but Waters passes into side.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Waters stands up and beckons King to his feet. #CL2#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King is trying to force a seperation but Waters has the dominant position.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waters is defending well for now.
Waters misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##TD2#
King jumps guard and drags Waters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Waters throws a big elbow that misses.
Mike Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King seems keen to control Waters's posture.
King is breathing heavily.
King wants to hit a switch here but Waters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Waters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?#T4#
King tries to reverse the position but Waters maintains control.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waters dominating with strikes here.
King tries to hold on but Waters postures up.#SUB#
Waters is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily.
King can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Waters dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Waters moves into range and clinches up with King.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King jabs Waters right on the nose. Waters blinks but takes it well.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waters shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Waters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Waters is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Waters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
King has his hands clasped together around Waters's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
King throws a leg kick which misses Waters's front leg but catches the back leg as Waters tries to avoid it. #CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Waters.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
King misses with a head kick.
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Waters attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Waters avoids the head kick by King.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Waters. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Waters darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Waters into the cage.
King misses with a left hand
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
King throws a push kick but Waters slaps the foot to one side.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mike Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Waters back into the cage.#TD#
Waters manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blunt King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blunt King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
Mack lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mack closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waters, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Mack lands an elbow inside that Waters shrugs off.
Mack dips a shoulder and cracks Waters with a mighty uppercut! Waters falls back against the cage and Mack unloads with a barrage of strikes! Waters is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mack screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Mack!
After the fight, Rodney Mack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Waters won't allow it.
Waters gets underhooks to prevent Henderson 's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Waters decides to pull guard.
Henderson trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Henderson won't allow Waters to sweep him here.
Waters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waters seems keen to control Henderson 's posture.#T1#
Henderson trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson won't allow Waters to sweep him here.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Waters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson thows a leg kick but Waters checks it #TD#
and Waters counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Waters presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson is just holding on here. Waters manages to take his back.
Waters is trying to stick to Henderson 's back but Henderson is turning into Waters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Waters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henderson .
Henderson wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Waters has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up. #T3#
Waters controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Waters is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Henderson is working an open guard so Waters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Waters.
Waters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4##TD#
Waters pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Waters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters 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.
Henderson advances position into side control!
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 Mike Waters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Waters forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waters pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waters throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Henderson .
Nice takedown defense from Waters. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Waters goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#TD#
Waters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Waters's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Waters! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Henderson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Waters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Coman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waters was covering up waiting for the punch and Coman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coman prevents Waters from getting back to his feet.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coman pushing down on Waters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Coman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Coman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Coman wants to work for an arm triangle but Waters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Coman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Waters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coman. #T1##SU2#
Coman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Waters to get to his feet.
Coman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Coman ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Coman is just out of range.
Coman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Coman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coman is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coman trying to mount his opponent but Waters defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coman trying to control the pace. #T2#
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coman.
Coman wants to advance to full mount but Waters doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Coman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coman won't allow Waters to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Coman has gone for a leg lock! Waters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coman's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Coman working for submissions but it's allowed Waters to get to half guard.
Coman looks winded!#T3#
Coman is trying to control but Waters passes into side control!
#SUB#
Waters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coman is trying to control Waters's posture but Waters avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coman pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Coman looking for submissions off his back.
Coman manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Napper Coman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Coman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coman stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.
Waters trying to keep a closed guard but Coman is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Coman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coman has Waters in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Coman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Waters has picked Coman up and slammed him! Coman can't keep hold of the triangle and Waters manages to pass to side control!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coman is trying to improve his position.
Coman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Waters asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coman wants to get back to his feet but Waters drags him back down.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coman tries to buck Waters off but Waters is having none of it.
Coman is trying to buck Waters off.
Coman sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Coman actively working from the bottom here.
Coman is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Coman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Coman actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Waters is looking for a kimura here.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Waters prevents Coman from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Waters darts in and clinches Coman up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coman is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Waters pulls Coman into guard.
Waters controlling Coman's posture.
Coman wanted to stand there but Waters had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coman throws an elbow that misses. Waters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coman's guard. Nice move by Waters!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Waters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Coman drives through with a takedown into Waters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coman passes Waters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coman is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Coman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Coman seems to be working for a kimura but Waters defends the submission attempt.
Coman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Coman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Coman is looking for submissions but instead, Waters has regained full guard.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Coman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Waters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Waters has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Coman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Waters has picked Coman up and slammed him! Coman can't keep hold of the triangle and Waters manages to pass to side control!
Coman pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Waters jumps into side control!#T3#
Coman tries to improve position but can't.
Waters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Waters working the body and head with strikes.
Coman on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Waters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coman is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Coman is trying to work for a sweep but Waters has mounted him!
Coman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Waters looking to finish Coman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coman!#SUB#
Waters wants to finish this one by submission but Coman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waters.
Coman is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Waters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Waters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Waters lands a jab to Waits's midsection.#TD#
Waters shoots in and gets a takedown into Waits's guard.
Waits wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Waters manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB2#
Waits is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waters pulls his head out easily.
Waits trying to control from the bottom.
Waters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters drops an elbow to the side of Waits's head.
Nice strikes from Waters there.
Waits trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Waters 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.
#T1#
Waits is looking to escape.#SUB#
Waters in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Waits tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Waters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Waters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Waters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Waters shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to keep Waters in close.
Waters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Waters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams seems keen to control Waters's posture.#T1#
Waters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Waters throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waters is aware though and is defending well.#ES2#
Williams has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Waters is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.#T2#
Waters is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waters is defending well for now.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waters avoids it.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Waters manages to break the clinch.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waters as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Waters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Waters off to one side. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Waters with that takedown attempt.
Williams tries for a takedown but Waters circles away easily#CL#
and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
Williams stalling the fight.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waters tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Waters has the dominant position.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Waters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Waters prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams looks winded!#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams wanted to stand there but Waters had control of the position.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Waters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waters jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waters jumps guard but Williams stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waters smiles and moves away.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Waters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Williams rushes Waters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Waters jumps guard.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Waters's guard.
Waters is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Waters is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Mike Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waters blocks a head kick by Williams.
#CL2#
Williams gets a clinch. #TD2#
Williams jumps guard.
Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Waters has moved into half guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.#T4#
Williams is looking to control Waters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Waters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Waters throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Waters stuffs the takedown.
Waters tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Waters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Waters, which made it look bad.
Waters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mike Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Williams.
Waters throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Williams clinches. #TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Waters is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Waters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Waters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Waters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Waters has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Waters in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Waters connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Waters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Waters takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Waters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
Waters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Waters landing punches. #T4#
Waters scoring with strikes but Williams is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Waters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Waters moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Waters keeps moving and retains side control.
Mike Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams keeps Waters under control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Williams!
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