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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffith goes for a double leg but Brockhurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brockhurst continues to drive forward.
Brockhurst looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Brockhurst moves into the clinch.#BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Griffith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brockhurst sprawls well initially but Griffith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Brockhurst has one foot on Griffith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Griffith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brockhurst circles away.
Griffith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brockhurst is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brockhurst instigates a clinch.
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!
Brockhurst keeps control of Griffith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffith wants a takedown but no success here.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffith taking a breather.#BC#
Griffith manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Brockhurst misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffith is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Griffith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Griffith jumps guard but Brockhurst turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Brockhurst clinches up against the cage.
Griffith'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.#TD#
Griffith is trying to trip Brockhurst. He has hold of a leg but Brockhurst is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Griffith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Griffith sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Griffith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brockhurst is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Griffith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brockhurst, up you get! #CL2#
Brockhurst fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffith, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brockhurst is trying to trip Griffith. He has hold of a leg but Griffith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brockhurst persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Griffith looking for a guillotine here but Brockhurst defends easily.
Brockhurst throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Brockhurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brockhurst trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Griffith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brockhurst is proving hard to escape from.
Brockhurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffith 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.
Griffith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffith chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Griffith drops back looking for a leg! Brockhurst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brockhurst manages to kick Griffith off! Griffith jumps back into Brockhurst's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockhurst is trying to control the position but Griffith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaun Brockhurst will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Griffith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brockhurst avoids it really well and circles away.
Brockhurst has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griffith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griffith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brockhurst circles away.#CL2#
Brockhurst instigates a clinch.
Brockhurst is trying to push Griffith away but Griffith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brockhurst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Brockhurst has hold of one of Griffith's legs. Griffith is fighting the takedown attempt but Brockhurst gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockhurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brockhurst is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Griffith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Griffith has his foot on Brockhurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockhurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Brockhurst takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T1#
Griffith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockhurst is one step ahead there.
Brockhurst wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Brockhurst from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Griffith looking for a guillotine here but Brockhurst defends easily.
Brockhurst won't allow Griffith to get back to his feet. #T2#
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.
Brockhurst is stalling in the full guard.
Brockhurst wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #SUB#
Griffith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brockhurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brockhurst wants to stand but Griffith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffith wants to stand but Brockhurst is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Brockhurst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Griffith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Brockhurst pushes Griffith off and gets back to his feet.
Griffith shoots and misses
and Brockhurst counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Brockhurst moves into the clinch.
Griffith tries to circle away but Brockhurst has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Brockhurst breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Griffith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brockhurst sprawls well. Brockhurst wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Griffith closes the distance and clinches.
Brockhurst trying to stall but Griffith improves his position.
#BC#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffith has a takedown stuffed.
Brockhurst misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brockhurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Brockhurst rushes Griffith and presses him up against the cage.
Brockhurst wants to break free but Griffith has control.
#TD#
Griffith jumps guard.
Brockhurst 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Griffith striking off his back but it's not causing Brockhurst any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockhurst. #T1##SUB#
Griffith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Griffith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brockhurst is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brockhurst drops back looking for a leg! Griffith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffith manages to kick Brockhurst off! Brockhurst jumps back into Griffith's guard. #SUB#
Griffith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brockhurst stands up over Griffith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Griffith looking for a guillotine here but Brockhurst defends easily.
#SUB#
Griffith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brockhurst passes into side control.
Griffith tries to bench press Brockhurst off him but Brockhurst keeps the position.
Brockhurst lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griffith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Griffith misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3#
The referee asks Brockhurst politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brockhurst prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Brockhurst tries for a kimura but Griffith is defending well.
Griffith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brockhurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Griffith sneaks back into half guard.
Shaun Brockhurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brockhurst passes the guard and advances to mount!
Griffith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Griffith is squirming around, avoiding Brockhurst's attempts to control the action.
Brockhurst has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffith's face.
Brockhurst content just to control the position here.
Brockhurst looking to ground and pound but Griffith is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brockhurst with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brockhurst working Griffith over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Brockhurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brockhurst 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Brockhurst!
An out of breath Shaun Brockhurst thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Brockhurst. Those never looked like landing.
Brockhurst looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brockhurst closes the distance but Combs moves to the side
and Combs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Combs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brockhurst takes a step back to recover.
Brockhurst slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brockhurst checks a leg kick.
Brockhurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Combs circles away.
As Brockhurst looks to move away, Combs throws a big counter combo but Brockhurst just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs looks to land a right hand but Brockhurst moved out of range.#CL#
Combs drives through and clinches with Brockhurst against the cage.
#TD#
Combs gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Brockhurst pushes Combs off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Alfred Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brockhurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Combs circles away.
#CL#
Brockhurst gets tackled into the cage by Combs. Combs maintains the clinch.
Combs leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Combs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brockhurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Combs.
Combs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Combs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Combs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Combs seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Combs tries to stand and escape but Brockhurst is controlling the position.
Combs 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.
Combs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brockhurst defending well though.
Brockhurst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brockhurst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Combs misses with an uppercut. Brockhurst saw that one coming.
Combs throws a right hand that Brockhurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Brockhurst also avoids with ease.#T3#
Combs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brockhurst throws a counter combo.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Combs has closed the distance and engaged Brockhurst in a clinch.
#TD2#
Brockhurst has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Combs regains guard immediately.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Brockhurst from controlling successfully.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Combs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Combs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Combs tries to pull guard but Brockhurst holds him up against the cage and eventually Combs drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs clobbers Brockhurst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Brockhurst gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Combs is not content to let Brockhurst control the position.
Combs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Combs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Combs pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockhurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Combs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs throws a looping overhand right but Brockhurst ducks down to avoid it.
Combs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alfred Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Combs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Combs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brockhurst is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brockhurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Combs is looking to counter punch.
Brockhurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brockhurst takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Combs wants to slow Brockhurst down by chopping away at his legs.
Brockhurst throws a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Combs - just one landing. #TD2#
Brockhurst shoots in and bounces Combs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Combs has his foot on Brockhurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockhurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Combs is adopting a defensive guard.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
Combs has Brockhurst pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Brockhurst postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Combs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brockhurst, into his guard. #REVR#
Brockhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Brockhurst has Combs pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Combs stands and steps away. Brockhurst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Combs misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brockhurst checks a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Brockhurst.
Combs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brockhurst.
Combs looks to land a right hand but Brockhurst moved out of range.
Combs throws a sloppy head kick and Brockhurst moves out of range easily.
Shaun Brockhurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Combs.
Brockhurst tries to clinch but Combs moves away
and Combs counters with a stiff right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Combs gets a clinch. #TD#
Combs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Combs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Combs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Combs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Combs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brockhurst won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brockhurst can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Combs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brockhurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Combs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brockhurst presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs just leaning against Brockhurst, taking a breather.
Brockhurst is trying to force a seperation but Combs has the dominant position.
Brockhurst prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Brockhurst moves in looking to clinch but Combs pushes him off.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alfred Combs is winning the standup battle so far.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Brockhurst slips the punch.
Combs misses with a head kick.
Combs throws a looping overhand right but Brockhurst ducks down to avoid it.
Brockhurst unleashes a big counter combination but Combs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Combs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Combs - just one landing.
Brockhurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brockhurst is looking to clinch.
Brockhurst ducks under a wild hook from Combs.#T2#
Brockhurst blocks a head kick by Combs.
Combs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brockhurst ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Brockhurst throws a fast counter high kick but Combs manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Combs darts in and clinches Brockhurst up against the cage.
Combs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brockhurst is defending well for now.
Combs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brockhurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brockhurst is looking to clinch.
Combs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Combs scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Brockhurst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brockhurst moves to clinch but Combs breaks away
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brockhurst slips under a jab from Combs.
Combs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brockhurst moves to clinch but Combs breaks away
and Brockhurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brockhurst is looking to clinch.
Brockhurst tries to clinch but Combs is having none of it.
Combs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brockhurst wants to clinch up but Combs keeps it at a distance.
Combs tries to counter by clinching up but Brockhurst breaks away and moves out of range.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaun Brockhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfred Combs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brockhurst bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combs 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Brockhurst throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Brockhurst shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brockhurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Edwards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards wants to stand up but Brockhurst is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brockhurst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Brockhurst controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brockhurst looking to pass the guard.
Brockhurst won't allow Edwards to sweep him here. #T1#
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Edwards pushes Brockhurst off and gets back to his feet.
Brockhurst goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brockhurst.#TD#
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brockhurst's half guard.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brockhurst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brockhurst tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Edwards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brockhurst trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Brockhurst trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards 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.#SUB#
Brockhurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Brockhurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
Edwards throwing shots but Brockhurst is blocking nicely.
Brockhurst is positioning himself well to prevent Edwards advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brockhurst moves into full guard.
Edwards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brockhurst looks winded!
Edwards landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brockhurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brockhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Edwards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brockhurst, up you get! #TD#
Brockhurst gets caught flat footed, as Edwards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Brockhurst has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Edwards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brockhurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brockhurst!
Brockhurst is pushing Edwards's head away, looking to escape. Edwards manages to hold on to the position though.
Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brockhurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Brockhurst tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brockhurst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brockhurst can do to turn this around?
Brockhurst is trying to improve his position.
Brockhurst is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brockhurst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Edwards are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brockhurst wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Brockhurst is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
Brockhurst avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Edwards.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Brockhurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Edwards grinds an elbow into Brockhurst's temple.
Edwards scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Edwards's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brockhurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edwards cracks Brockhurst with a big right hand but Brockhurst just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edwards controlling the position.
Brockhurst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Brockhurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brockhurst continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Brockhurst drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards pulls Brockhurst in close to his closed guard and prevents Brockhurst from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards wants to stand up but Brockhurst is controlling him.
Brockhurst wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockhurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
Brockhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brockhurst being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brockhurst is looking for a triangle but Edwards pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brockhurst fails with the takedown.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brockhurst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Brockhurst misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Brockhurst counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockhurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brockhurst shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Brockhurst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brockhurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brockhurst counters with a big head kick but Edwards shrugs it off.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brockhurst.
Nice sprawl there from Brockhurst as Edwards shoots in.
Edwards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brockhurst lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Brockhurst ducks down to avoid it.
Brockhurst shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Edwards both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Brockhurst scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brockhurst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Brockhurst ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brockhurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Brockhurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Edwards decides to stand up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Brockhurst, which made it look bad. #T3#
Edwards avoids the head kick by Brockhurst.
#TD#
Edwards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brockhurst did well to prevent Edwards getting side control.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edwards prevents Brockhurst from improving his position.
Brockhurst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brockhurst defending well though.
Wes Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Brockhurst defends the submission attempt.
Brockhurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brockhurst tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brockhurst's head.
Brockhurst has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brockhurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Brockhurst is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaun Brockhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wes Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards blocks the strikes from Brockhurst.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Edwards!
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