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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Money closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Locke to the mat! Locke manages to get full guard.
Money looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Locke controls Money momentarily but Money frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke is looking to stand up but Money isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Locke shoots in and bounces Money off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Locke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Money swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Locke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Money manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locke has Money in his guard.#REVB#
Money is fighting to break Locke's control of his arms but Locke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Locke controls Money momentarily but Money frees himself.
Locke wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Locke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Money is controlling him.
Locke 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.
Money 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.
Money makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Locke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Money is controlling him. #T3#
Locke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Money tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Money has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Locke is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Locke tries to sprawl but Money drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Locke manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Money keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Money is pressed up against the cage. Locke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Money down to the mat. Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Locke fails to land the takedown.
Locke shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Money closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke is trying to stand back up but Money is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money trying to mount his opponent but Locke defends it.
Money prevents Locke from standing back up.
Locke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Locke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Money dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Locke shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Locke goes for a double leg but Money avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Money continues to drive forward.
Money swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Locke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Locke throws a low kick but Money avoids it.
Money appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Locke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Locke. Locke gets slowly back to his feet.
Money is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Locke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Money's shoulder, as Money tries to avoid the shot.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Locke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Locke has a takedown stuffed.
John Locke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Locke. Locke gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Locke dives in and grabs Money's left leg, looking for a takedown. Money pushes down on Locke's head and hops out.#TD2#
Money throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Locke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Money is in Locke's guard.
Locke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Money is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Locke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Locke working a defensive guard but Money manages to pass into side control anyway.
Locke is being controlled here. #T3#
Locke pushes Money away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Money gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Locke struggling a bit here.
Locke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES#
Locke bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Money gets a takedown into half guard.
Locke wants to stand back up but Money manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Locke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Money asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Locke is trying to improve his position.
DJ Money has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Money forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Locke tries to score a body lock takedown but Money shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Money turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Money manages to end up in side control.
Locke is looking for a sweep.
Locke pushes Money away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Money gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money tries to score with some ground and pound. Locke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Money prevents Locke from escaping the position.
Locke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Locke is trying to buck Money off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Money wants to stand but Locke has his arm trapped.
Locke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Money has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Locke. No joy for Money on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.#TD#
Locke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Money!#SUB#
Locke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Locke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Money has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Locke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Locke swings around for an armbar but Money sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Locke's guard.
Locke pulls Money in close to his closed guard and prevents Money from doing any damage or advancing position.
Money prevents Locke from getting back to his feet.
Money slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Locke pushes Money away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Money gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Locke's face as Money controls the position.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Money drags him back down.#SUB2#
Money tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Money has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Locke wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Money has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Money dives in and grabs Locke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Locke pushes down on Money's head and hops out.
Locke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Money manages to circle out of the way.
Money tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Money.
Locke shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Locke misses with a takedown attempt - Money sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Money misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Locke tries to keep at a distance but Money has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Money 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Money!
DJ Money was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Shaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Locke.
#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Locke did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.
Locke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw won't allow Locke to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Shaw gets to his feet - Locke follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke shoots and misses
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke can't get the takedown.
#T1##BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
Locke avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Locke feinted with a counter takedown.
Shaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Locke wriggles free and stands up.
Locke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Locke as he avoids it easily.
Shaw looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Shaw. #TD#
Locke gets a double leg takedown into Shaw's guard.#ES2#
Shaw pushes Locke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Locke tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Locke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Locke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaw.#T3#
Locke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Locke off to one side.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Locke on that attempt.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Locke slips a straight right by Shaw.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Locke shoots in.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Locke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Locke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Locke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Locke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Locke is now in half guard. #SUB#
Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Locke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Locke seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Locke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 John Locke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Locke and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke can't get the takedown.
Locke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Locke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Locke is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Shaw has clasped his hands together around Locke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shaw takes a little break here. Locke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is continuing to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Shaw stands up and beckons Locke to his feet.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke throws a big counter combination but Shaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Shaw darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.#TD2#
Shaw has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Locke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Locke trying to control the action but Shaw just sinks the hooks in.
Shaw trying to control.
Locke trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now.
John Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw is hanging on to Locke's back as he tries to escape.
Locke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Locke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaw's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shaw controlling the positon.
Locke turns into Shaw and is now in his guard.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Locke postures up. #SUB#
Locke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Locke drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Locke as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shaw screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Locke! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Locke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Abbott defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
Abbott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke throws a jab when Abbott was well out of range.
Abbott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Abbott moves into range and clinches up with Locke.
Locke tries for a takedown but Abbott manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke looks for a takedown but Abbott sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Abbott gets a clinch. #T1#
Abbott stops a takedown attempt from Locke.
Jeffery Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke.#BC#
Abbott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffery Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke avoids the head kick by Abbott.
Abbott looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.#CL#
Abbott takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbott is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abbott takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Abbott is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Locke.#CL#
Abbott has Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Abbott breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Abbott darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.
Locke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abbott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Abbott drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Locke won't allow Abbott to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Locke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Locke, into his guard. #REVR#
Locke keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Abbott manages to pass to side control.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abbott is controlling him.
Abbott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Abbott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Locke trying to control the position.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Locke is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Abbott with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abbott defends it easily.
Locke looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Abbott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Abbott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Locke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Locke goes for a double leg but Abbott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abbott continues to drive forward.#CL#
Abbott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abbott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Locke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abbott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jeffery Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Abbott throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke misses with a takedown attempt
and Abbott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Locke blocks a head kick by Abbott.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Locke shoots for a double leg takedown but Abbott sprawls well. He's pushed Locke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Locke is breathing heavily.
Locke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abbott tries to counter with a takedown but Locke is quick to defend against it.
Locke avoids the head kick by Abbott.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Abbott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott sets himself, and Locke steps forward looking for the clinch! Abbott avoids it this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abbott.
Locke shoots for a takedown but Abbott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Abbott closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Abbott breaks from the clinch.
Abbott tries to clinch #TD2#
and Locke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abbott!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Locke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abbott has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Abbott is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Locke is trying to get an arm triangle but Abbott is defending well. #SUB2#
Locke swings around for an armbar but Abbott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Locke's guard.
Abbott is stalling in the full guard.
Locke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Locke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Abbott with a nice head shot there.
Abbott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abbott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Abbott dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Abbott has Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
Locke wants a takedown but no success here.
Abbott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abbott is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott leaves Locke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffery Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke.#T1#
Abbott throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Locke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Locke 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.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Abbott defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura but Abbott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locke to get the leverage. #T2#
Abbott moves into full guard.
Abbott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Locke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abbott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abbott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abbott! #REVR#
Locke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abbott is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Abbott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abbott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Locke looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Abbott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Abbott is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Locke can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Abbott avoids the attempt from Locke to control.
Abbott lands with some strikes.
Locke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
Abbott uses his free foot to push down on Locke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Locke. #T4##SUB#
Abbott goes for an armbar but Locke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Locke.
Locke passes Abbott's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Locke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffery Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Locke is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffery Abbott.
Well Abbott 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Abbott!
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