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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Willis wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Watson working over Willis with some ground and pound. Willis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Willis gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Willis is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily.
Willis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
Watson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis taking a bit of punishment here - Watson scoring with strikes.
Watson working the head with strikes.
Watson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Willis's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1##SU2#
Watson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Watson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Willis is looking to stand back up but Watson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Willis. #REVR#
Willis wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson stalling.
Watson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Willis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watson lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
Watson works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Willis! Watson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Willis and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikey Watson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali forces Willis back against the cage and clinches.
Willis can't break the clinch.
Willis working hard to break the clinch.
Willis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ali has eaten all the pies!
Willis can't break the clinch.
Willis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Willis avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali keeps control of Willis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Ali jumps guard and drags Willis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ali seems keen to control Willis's posture.
Ali trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ali controls Willis momentarily but Willis frees himself. #T1#
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ali throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Ali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ali has Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Ali pulls guard.
Willis content to stall in guard here.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SU#
Willis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Ali shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willis's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Willis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Willis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Ali pulls Willis into guard.
#ES2#
Ali is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willis is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Willis can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Willis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Willis is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Willis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ali trying to mount his opponent but Willis defends it.
Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali is working away from the top position though.
Ali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Willis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Willis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willis lands a decent shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Ali successfully pulls guard.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willis is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis won't allow Ali to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Willis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Willis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali tries a low kick but Willis avoids it.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Willis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Willis's efforts to push away.#BC#
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Willis counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Willis kicks off Ali and gets to his feet.
Monroe Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Willis tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
Willis is trying to break the clinch but Ali is controlling him.
Willis tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position. #T3##TD2#
Ali jumps guard.
Willis preventing the sweep.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Willis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Willis wants to get up but he can't break Ali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Ali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Willis has picked Ali up and slammed him! Ali can't keep hold of the triangle and Willis manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Willis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SU#
Willis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ali gets a takedown into half guard.
Willis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ali manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muhammad Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Willis tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Willis counters by clinching up.
Willis can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ali has clasped his hands together around Willis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Willis is trying to improve his position.
Ali tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Willis is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ali has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Willis is trying to work for a sweep but Ali has mounted him!
Willis regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali is working away from the top position though.
Willis is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Ali throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Ali takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muhammad Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ali blocks the strikes from Willis.
Willis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Willis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ali manages to move to mount!
Willis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Willis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Willis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Ali working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
#SU#
Willis stands and steps away. Ali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Willis.#T4##TD2#
Ali manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willis on his heels. He'll look to pass Willis's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving. #SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Willis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ali is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Willis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Willis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Willis misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ali 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Willis falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bennett Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Bennett Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armageddon throws a right and a left that Willis avoids nicely.
Willis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armageddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armageddon throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Armageddon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Armageddon duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Willis has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Willis.
Armageddon misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Willis dodges the punch combination from Armageddon.
Willis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Willis shoots and misses
and Armageddon counters with a one-two to the body.
Armageddon rushes Willis with punches - Willis moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Willis goes down! Armageddon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pure Armageddon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Karabaz misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Karabaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Willis is wriggling around but Karabaz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Willis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karabaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Well, if Karabaz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karabaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karabaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karabaz prevents Willis from getting the reversal.
Willis tries to hold on but Karabaz postures up.#T1#
Karabaz prevents Willis from getting the reversal.
Karabaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Willis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis working to try and regain half guard.
Karabaz controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Karabaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Karabaz trying to control but Willis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Karabaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Willis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Karabaz working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Karabaz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Karabaz gets a double leg takedown into Willis's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Karabaz has eaten all the pies!
Willis is looking to stand up but Karabaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Karabaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Willis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Willis wants to improve his position but instead Karabaz has moved into half guard.
Willis is trying to control but can't.
Karabaz drops an elbow to the side of Willis's head. #T3#
Willis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Willis has momentary wrist control but Karabaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Karabaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Willis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karabaz wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Karabaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karabaz wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving. #SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karabaz forces his way into half guard.
Willis is in trouble now - Karabaz has advanced to mount!
Karabaz landing strikes from the mount.
Willis is working to get back to half guard.
Karabaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Karabaz unloading with bombs!
Karabaz tries to control but Willis wriggling away.
Willis wants to control but Karabaz is having none of it.
Karabaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karabaz lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraz Karabaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Willis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karabaz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Karabaz feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Karabaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Willis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karabaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Willis dives in and grabs Karabaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karabaz pushes down on Willis's head and hops out.
Karabaz jabs at Willis's body.#TD2#
Karabaz drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Willis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Karabaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Karabaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Willis regains guard immediately.
Karabaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Karabaz won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Karabaz advances position into side control!
Willis is pushing Karabaz's head away, looking to escape. Karabaz manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karabaz working away.
Karabaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Karabaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Willis to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Karabaz breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Willis enables Karabaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Willis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karabaz manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR#
Karabaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karabaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Willis to take his back!
Karabaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Karabaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karabaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Karabaz.
#SUB2#
Willis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Karabaz's arms.
I really don't envy Willis right now.
#T3#
Karabaz tries to keep control of the position but Willis is staying busy.
Willis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karabaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Karabaz looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Willis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#ES#
Willis manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karabaz circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Willis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Karabaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Willis is not content to let Karabaz control the position.#T4##SUB#
Willis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willis wants to improve his position but Karabaz is controlling well.
#SU2#
Karabaz decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Karabaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis is trying to get back to full guard.
Karabaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraz Karabaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Karabaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karabaz is in Willis's guard.#SU2#
Karabaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willis, up you get!
Willis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karabaz wants to land a leg kick but Willis is out of range. #TD2#
Karabaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis is not content to let Karabaz control the position.
Karabaz is putting a hurting on Willis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Willis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karabaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karabaz landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Karabaz stands up and beckons Willis to his feet. #TD2#
Karabaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karabaz manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karabaz lands a nice short elbow.
Karabaz trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Karabaz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willis is defended easily by Karabaz.#T2##TD2#
Willis gets caught napping as Karabaz dives in and scores a takedown. Willis manages to retain guard.#ES#
Willis pushes Karabaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Karabaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Willis was covering up waiting for the punch and Karabaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karabaz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Karabaz wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Karabaz stands and throws Willis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Karabaz stands up. #TD2#
Karabaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karabaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SU2#
Karabaz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Willis gets tackled into the cage by Karabaz. Karabaz maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Karabaz wants the takedown. Willis is fighting it off but Karabaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Willis's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Willis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karabaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karabaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karabaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Willis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karabaz escapes and throws Willis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Willis is looking for a sweep.
Monroe Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraz Karabaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karabaz wants to control but Willis is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kraz Karabaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karabaz 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kraz Karabaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Willis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willis tries to break the clinch but Lashley is controlling the position.
Willis tries to break the clinch but Lashley is controlling the position.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but Lashley won't allow it.
Willis has Lashley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lashley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lashley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Lashley is dominant here and he's now got Willis's back!
Lashley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Willis can't escape the position.
Lashley gets his hands free as Willis looks to control. #SUB2#
Lashley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Willis is defending well though. Lashley let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Willis right now.
Lashley lands shots from the back. #CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Willis has been cut.
Lashley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis is really stuck here.
#T1#
Lashley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lashley is trying to stick to Willis's back but Willis is turning into Lashley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lashley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Willis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lashley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lashley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lashley is controlling Willis's posture.#SUB2#
Willis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lashley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Willis has managed to get both his arms back between Lashley's legs - danger averted.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis wants to stand but Lashley is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Lashley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lashley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willis defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lashley holds on and takes a little breather.
Willis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Willis stops Lashley from standing up.
Lashley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Willis wanted to stand there but Lashley had control of the position.
Willis trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Lashley looking for a guillotine here but Willis defends easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Lashley gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Willis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Willis tries to bench press Lashley off him but Lashley keeps the position.
Willis is working hard here to advance position.
Lashley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Lashley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monroe Willis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lashley defends it nicely.#TD2#
Lashley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willis!
Willis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lashley's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis is trying to stand back up but Lashley is controlling him
Willis is pressing down on Lashley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lashley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Willis is looking for a triangle but Lashley pushes his legs off easily.
Lashley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lashley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Willis pushes Lashley off looking to stand but Lashley dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Lashley is looking for a kimura but Willis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lashley to get the leverage.
Willis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lashley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willis defends it well.
Willis is staying active underneath Lashley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Lashley not doing much here.
#SUB#
Willis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Willis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lashley stops Willis from getting back to his feet.
#SU2#
Lashley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Lashley clinches with his opponent.
Willis is trying to break the clinch but Lashley is controlling him.
Willis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lashley has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lashley has hold of one of Willis's legs. Willis is fighting the takedown attempt but Lashley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bobby Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lashley is in close to Willis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lashley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Willis looking for a guillotine here but Lashley defends easily.
#T3#
Lashley won't allow Willis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lashley 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. #SU2#
Lashley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Lashley feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Lashley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lashley is standing up over Willis. Willis looks to escape but Lashley dives into side control.
#REVR#
Lashley lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Willis taking a bit of punishment here - Lashley scoring with strikes.
Lashley working away.#SUB2#
Lashley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Willis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Willis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lashley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Lashley preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lashley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monroe Willis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lashley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Willis is looking to escape.
Lashley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Willis wants to control but Lashley is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lashley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willis defends it well. #T1#
Willis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willis.
Lashley passes Willis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Willis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lashley is working for a kimura but Willis is defending it quite comfortably.
Willis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lashley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willis is not content to let Lashley control the position.
Lashley prevents Willis from improving his position.
Willis is trying to stand up here but Lashley is controlling him well.
Well, if Lashley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lashley winds up and cracks Willis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lashley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lashley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis wants to get back to full guard.
Willis works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Willis wants to stand and escape but Lashley is having none of it.
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
Willis is trying to control the position but Lashley postures up.
Lashley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Willis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lashley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Willis is trying to break free.
Willis is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Lashley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lashley stalling.
Willis wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Willis trying to control but Lashley postures up.
#SU2#
Lashley stands up and beckons Willis to join him on the feet.
Lashley stuns Willis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Willis gets caught flat footed, as Lashley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lashley stands and throws Willis's legs to the side, diving 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!
Willis is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Lashley drags him back down.
Monroe Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Lashley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lashley takes a little break here. Willis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lashley 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Willis tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis strikes from the bottom but Jackson passes into mount!
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson prevents Willis from getting the reversal.#T1#
Willis is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Jackson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson slows the pace down. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Willis get back to his feet.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Willis working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Willis taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Willis lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Willis tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Willis has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Willis is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Willis into the cage.
Willis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson keeps control of Willis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Willis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Willis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Willis tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Willis has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Willis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Willis shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Willis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Jackson will probably get the nod.
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#
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Willis backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Willis manages to avoid it all.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Willis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willis's head.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Willis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Willis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Willis can't do much from the bottom here.
Willis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Willis is looking for a sweep.
Willis is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it. #SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Willis is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position. #T3#
Willis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson controls the position.
Willis is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Willis is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
Willis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Willis is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willis, who protects the arm well.
Willis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Jackson 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#
A punch combination from Willis misses. #CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Willis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willis tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Willis quickly recovers to half guard.
Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Willis is working away. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
#T1#
Jackson prevents Willis from improving his position.
Willis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Willis defends the submission attempt.
Willis is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Willis working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Willis had control of the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willis's head.
Willis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Willis wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willis swinging wildly here.
#T3##TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Willis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Willis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson keeps control of Willis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Willis regains guard immediately. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jackson is looking to stand up but Willis isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Willis has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monroe Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
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 Monroe Willis.
I think Jackson 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Jackson!
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