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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamilton.
Dunsmore fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunsmore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.
Akili Dunsmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamilton enables Dunsmore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamilton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunsmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunsmore trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
Dunsmore advances position into side control!#T1#
Hamilton is not content to let Dunsmore control the position.
Hamilton prevents Dunsmore from improving position.
Hamilton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunsmore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hamilton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dunsmore is looking to take a break and control but Hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Hamilton wants to control but Dunsmore postures up.#SU#
Dunsmore decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamilton looks winded!
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Dunsmore.
Dunsmore throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Dunsmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Hamilton as Dunsmore shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akili Dunsmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunsmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunsmore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hamilton shoots in and drives through. Dunsmore sprawls well.#CL#
Dunsmore clinches up with Hamilton and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunsmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamilton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Dunsmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunsmore or perhaps it was just good defense by Hamilton, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've been informed that Hamilton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dunsmore misses with a body kick. #CL#
Dunsmore rushes Hamilton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dunsmore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hamilton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4##TD#
Dunsmore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamilton uses from the top position.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Dunsmore kicks Hamilton off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dunsmore clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hamilton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunsmore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunsmore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamilton's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akili Dunsmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Dunsmore drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
Dunsmore lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Hamilton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dunsmore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamilton to the mat. Hamilton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dunsmore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dunsmore advances to half guard.
Dunsmore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hamilton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dunsmore passes into side control!
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Dunsmore wants to control but Hamilton is keeping him busy. #T1#
Dunsmore tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamilton's legs.
Dunsmore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.#SUB#
Dunsmore tries for a kimura but Hamilton is defending well.
Hamilton tries to bench press Dunsmore off him but Dunsmore keeps the position.
Hamilton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunsmore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunsmore controls the position from side control.
Dunsmore wants to control but Hamilton is keeping him busy. #SU#
Dunsmore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hamilton to his feet.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Dunsmore circles away.
Dunsmore lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamilton leaves Dunsmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mark Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dunsmore moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton.#T3#
Dunsmore tries a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks it.
#TD#
Dunsmore gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hamilton kicks Dunsmore off and gets back to his feet.
Dunsmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dunsmore jabs at Hamilton's body.#CL#
Dunsmore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamilton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunsmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton is looking to control Dunsmore's arms but Dunsmore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamilton has his back to the cage. #BC#
Dunsmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunsmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamilton circles away.
Hamilton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dunsmore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akili Dunsmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hamilton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dunsmore breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Dunsmore misses with a low kick as Hamilton jumps back.
Dunsmore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Dunsmore closes the distance and clinches.
Dunsmore lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dunsmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunsmore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunsmore cracks a nice hook into Hamilton's ribs.#CL#
Dunsmore clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dunsmore breaks the clinch.
Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunsmore.
No joy there for Dunsmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunsmore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akili Dunsmore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunsmore. #CL2#
Hamilton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamilton letting Dunsmore take a breather here.
Hamilton can't get the takedown.
Dunsmore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dunsmore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunsmore fails with the takedown.
Akili Dunsmore is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##TD2#
Hamilton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunsmore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Dunsmore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hamilton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A combination from Hamilton does no damage.
Dunsmore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Dunsmore forces Hamilton back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunsmore tries to land a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Dunsmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunsmore cracks the inside of Hamilton's front leg.
Dunsmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Dunsmore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunsmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Dunsmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dunsmore rushes Hamilton and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dunsmore wants the takedown. Hamilton is fighting it off but Dunsmore persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hamilton's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Hamilton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunsmore defends it easily.
Dunsmore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamilton's head.
Dunsmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamilton is trying to keep Dunsmore in close.
#T3#
Dunsmore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hamilton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hamilton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dunsmore controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dunsmore takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamilton goes for a takedown attempt but Dunsmore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akili Dunsmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hamilton.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Hamilton gets tackled into the cage by Dunsmore. Dunsmore maintains the clinch.
Hamilton jumps guard but Dunsmore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Dunsmore to work.
#BC#
Dunsmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dunsmore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dunsmore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunsmore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamilton misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akili Dunsmore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunsmore 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akili Dunsmore!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pitts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Pitts moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hamilton.
#BC2#
Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamilton shoots in but no luck this time.
Pitts really is a fat lump.
Pitts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamilton.
Pitts throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Hamilton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitts with a body shot.
Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamilton dives in and grabs Pitts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitts pushes down on Hamilton's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Elden Pitts has been cut.
Pitts throws a sloppy head kick
and Pitts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamilton doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Pitts counters with a shoot takedown. Hamilton fights it but they end up in guard.
Elden Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hamilton.#T1##SUB2#
Hamilton looking for subs off his back but Pitts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pitts throwing shots but Hamilton is blocking nicely.
Hamilton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitts.
Pitts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pitts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamilton tries to roll over but Pitts keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hamilton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitts.
Pitts working Hamilton over with strikes.
Hamilton wants to control but Pitts passes into side.
Pitts working the ground and pound from side control.
Hamilton tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pitts working away.#T3#
Hamilton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pitts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamilton trying to hold on to Pitts's head to control him but Pitts postures up.
Hamilton wants to improve his position but Pitts is controlling well.
Pitts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hamilton to regain full guard.
Pitts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitts lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hamilton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pitts is now in half guard.
Pitts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pitts prevents Hamilton from improving his position.
Pitts with the ground and pound but Hamilton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamilton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Pitts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elden Pitts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hamilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Pitts has managed to clinch.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitts walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pitts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Pitts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton swings for the body but Pitts moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton goes for a double leg but Pitts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitts continues to drive forward.
Elden Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hamilton.
Pitts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Pitts moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamilton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Hamilton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitts.
Hamilton taking a breather.
Pitts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hamilton is defending well.
Pitts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamilton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Hamilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitts as he avoids it easily.
Hamilton lands a head kick. Pitts smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Hamilton clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Pitts has Hamilton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pitts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hamilton tumbling to the mat - Pitts dives into Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pitts manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Pitts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamilton wants to get back to full guard.
Pitts stops Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
Pitts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton wants to control but Pitts is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pitts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pitts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though.
Hamilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitts.
Pitts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamilton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitts is working away from the top position though.
Hamilton wants to get back to full guard but Pitts has mounted him!
Hamilton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hamilton is in a horrible position here. Pitts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Hamilton wants to control but Pitts is having none of it.
BOOM! Pitts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hamilton is trying to escape the mount.
Pitts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hamilton?
Hamilton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Pitts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elden Pitts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitts is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Pitts circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamilton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elden Pitts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton swinging wildly here.
Hamilton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitts's waist but Pitts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamilton off to one side.
Elden Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hamilton.#CL#
Pitts takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamilton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pitts misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Hamilton on the inside.
Hamilton tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Pitts pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hamilton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pitts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pitts has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pitts with a nice head shot there.
Elden Pitts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pitts cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
Hamilton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitts is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pitts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamilton's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pitts throwing strikes but missing.
Pitts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pitts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Hamilton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitts.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but Pitts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pitts works over Hamilton with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pitts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamilton wants to improve his position but instead Pitts has moved into half guard.
Pitts 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.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet.
Pitts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamilton pushes Pitts off but Pitts dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamilton parries the strikes from Pitts easily there. Pitts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hamilton to escape.
Hamilton pushes Pitts away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pitts gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mark Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elden Pitts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hamilton some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Pitts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Pitts!
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