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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Pollard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Efrain as he connects with a hook.
Pollard misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Efrain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollard's guard.
Pollard has a closed guard, preventing Efrain from standing up. #SUB#
Pollard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Efrain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Efrain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pollard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Efrain defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efrain wants to stand but Pollard is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Pollard looking for a guillotine here but Efrain defends easily.
#T1#
Efrain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pollard is proving hard to escape from.
Efrain wants to stand and escape but instead Pollard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Efrain is looking to stand up but Pollard isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pollard really is a fat lump.
Pollard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pollard stops Efrain from standing up.
Efrain wants to get back to his feet but Pollard passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Pollard is trying to work for a kimura but Efrain is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Pollard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Efrain is just riding it out for now. Pollard eventually gives up the hold.
Efrain looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Efrain tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pollard manages to move to mount!
Efrain trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pollard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodoro Pollard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Efrain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Efrain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Teodoro Pollard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efrain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Efrain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Efrain scores with a body shot.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Efrain. Beautiful body shot.
Pollard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pollard throws the left hand but Efrain avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Efrain scores with a four punch combination!
Pollard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Pollard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pollard prevents Efrain from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Efrain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pollard dives 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!
Efrain is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Efrain lands a body shot.
Pollard shoots in for a takedown but Efrain shows good takedown defense.
Efrain lands a really nice looking cross but Pollard seems unphased.
Pollard shoots in but Efrain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efrain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollard.
Efrain works the jab nicely.
Pollard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Efrain.
#T4#
Efrain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pollard moves to clinch but Efrain breaks away #TD2#
and Efrain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Efrain.
Efrain wants to stand but Pollard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Efrain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pollard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Efrain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pollard's guard.#SUB#
Pollard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Efrain wants to get up but he can't break Pollard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Efrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teodoro Pollard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Efrain.
Pollard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Efrain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pollard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Efrain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pollard somewhat.
Efrain feints the counter takedown.
Efrain cracks a nice hook into Pollard's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Efrain. Pollard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Efrain misses with a body shot.
Efrain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Efrain.
Pollard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Efrain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Efrain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pollard eats them both and turns towards Efrain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pollard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alexander Efrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Efrain misses with the combination.
Pollard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Efrain lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander Efrain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Efrain. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Efrain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pollard is looking for a counter combo.
Efrain digs a good hook to Pollard's body.
Some wild striking there from Efrain.
#T3#
Efrain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Efrain scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Pollard with that takedown attempt.
Efrain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pollard misses with a right hand
and Efrain counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Pollard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pollard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Efrain avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teodoro Pollard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Efrain misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Efrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Efrain 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Efrain!
A victorious Alexander Efrain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Efrain, which made it look bad.
Harper has a takedown stuffed.
Efrain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Efrain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Efrain misses the shot to the body.
Harper shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efrain throws a series of strikes that have Harper backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Harper has been cut.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Harper tries to sprawl but Efrain drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Harper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Efrain is on him like a limpet, forcing Harper back against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Efrain has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Harper pulls guard.
Harper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Efrain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Efrain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Harper controlling the position.
Harper is trying to control the position but Efrain postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Efrain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Efrain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Harper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Efrain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Harper trying to control but Efrain postures up.
Efrain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Harper trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Efrain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Efrain throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Efrain scores with the left hand. Harper knows he should have avoided that one.
Efrain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
#KD2#
Efrain lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Harper sprawling to the canvas. Efrain follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Harper hang on?
Efrain wants to get back to his feet.
Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Efrain is working away from the top position though.
Efrain wants to stand but Harper has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Efrain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Harper's cut.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Efrain stuffs the takedown.
Efrain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harper with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Efrain counters with a single leg into guard. Harper didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Harper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Harper jumps into guard, dragging Efrain to the mat.
Efrain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Efrain wants to get up but he can't break Harper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Efrain postures up.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Efrain wants to stand but Harper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harper wants to get back to his feet but Efrain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Efrain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Efrain looking to score a takedown here. Harper is defending well but Efrain drives through and ends up in Harper's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efrain wants to get up but he can't break Harper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Efrain stands up and waves to Harper to follow him.
Efrain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harper under the eye.#T2#
Harper fails with the takedown
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Efrain throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Efrain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Efrain shoots in and bounces Harper off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Efrain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SU2#
Efrain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lamar Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Efrain punishes Harper's body with a nice straight punch.
Efrain stalks Harper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harper's face. Harper staggers backwards, shaken.
Efrain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Efrain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harper did well to prevent Efrain getting side control.#ROC2#
Harper is rocked!#SU2#
Efrain stands up and beckons Harper to join him on the feet.
Efrain scores with a body shot.
Efrain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Efrain gets a double leg takedown into Harper's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efrain wants to get up but he can't break Harper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Efrain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harper walks into a left hand.
Efrain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Harper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Efrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamar Harper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Efrain cracks Harper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Efrain scores with a jab to the body.
Harper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Efrain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harper to the ground. Efrain is now in Harper's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Harper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Efrain has hold of one of Harper's legs. Harper is fighting the takedown attempt but Efrain gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper trying to control the position.
Efrain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harper's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Efrain. #ES#
Harper sneaks out the side door and pushes Efrain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Alexander Efrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Efrain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt - Efrain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Efrain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Efrain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efrain tries to bum rush Harper with a series of wild strikes but Harper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Efrain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Efrain!
#TD2#
Efrain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Efrain wants to stand up but Harper has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Alexander Efrain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Efrain wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Harper uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Efrain is looking to stand up but Harper won't let him.
Alexander Efrain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Efrain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Efrain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Efrain sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Efrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Efrain 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Efrain!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Efrain 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: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Efrain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollard.
Pollard throws a counter high kick but Efrain was just alert enough to avoid it.
Efrain thuds a left hand into Pollard's body.
Pollard fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Efrain. Pollard does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Pollard misses the target.
Pollard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pollard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pollard lands in his opponent's guard.
Pollard cracks Efrain with a solid left hand.#T1#
Efrain wants to stand but Pollard is controlling the position.
Efrain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pollard.
Efrain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Efrain wants to stand up but Pollard is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollard throwing strikes but missing.
Pollard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Efrain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pollard is controlling him.
Pollard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pollard is looking to stand up but Efrain won't let him.
Efrain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Efrain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Efrain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pollard postures up in Efrain's guard and throws a big left but Efrain blocks it.
Pollard postures up and lands a big shot to Efrain's brow.
Efrain 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.
Efrain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Efrain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Efrain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pollard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Efrain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Pollard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Efrain sprawls well. Efrain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pollard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renaldo Pollard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pollard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Efrain jabs Pollard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Efrain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Efrain.
Pollard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Efrain swivels and escapes.#T4#
Efrain cracks Pollard with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pollard enables Efrain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pollard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pollard is breathing heavily.
Efrain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pollard is proving hard to escape from.
Pollard 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.
Pollard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pollard looking for a sweep. Not yet Pollard, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Efrain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pollard is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Pollard is working an open guard so Efrain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Efrain 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#
Danga de danga de dang - Efrain scores with a four punch combination!
Efrain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Efrain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pollard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Efrain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Efrain.
Pollard slaps away a takedown attempt from Efrain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efrain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Efrain closes the distance and clinches up with Pollard, looking for a takedown. Efrain pushes Pollard against the cage but Pollard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pollard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pollard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Efrain's waist but Efrain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pollard off to one side.
Efrain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Efrain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander Efrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Efrain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pollard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Efrain misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Efrain lands a nice hook to Pollard's body. Pollard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Efrain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Efrain has eaten all the pies!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollard trying to control from the bottom.
Efrain is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Pollard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Efrain is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pollard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pollard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Efrain wants to stand up but Pollard is controlling him.
Pollard postures up in Efrain's guard and throws a big left but Efrain blocks it. #T4#
Pollard lands a couple of digs.
Efrain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pollard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pollard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Efrain is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efrain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pollard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Efrain wants to get back to his feet but Pollard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Efrain. Beautiful body shot.
Efrain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Efrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pollard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Efrain swivels and escapes.
Pollard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Efrain.
Pollard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Efrain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Efrain lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollard throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Efrain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pollard!
Efrain tries to get to his feet but Pollard is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Efrain in his guard.
Pollard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pollard trying to control the position.
Pollard looking for a sweep. Not yet Pollard, not yet.
Efrain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Efrain postures up.
Efrain is looking to stand up but Pollard won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Efrain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Efrain works Pollard's body with a nice hook.
Efrain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexander Efrain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Efrain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pollard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Efrain manages to move to mount!
Efrain tries to stand up but Pollard grabs his leg and drags him down! Pollard is now on top, in side control.
The strikes coming from Pollard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Efrain is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Pollard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Efrain wants to get back to his feet but Pollard drags him back down.#SUB#
Pollard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Efrain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pollard tries for a kimura but Efrain is defending well.
Alexander Efrain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Efrain throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sloppy strikes from Efrain. Those never looked like landing.
Efrain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pollard on the side of the head.
Efrain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Efrain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Efrain scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Efrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Efrain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Efrain!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 686 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Efrain moves away from the strike by McGrady.
McGrady wants to clinch.
Efrain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
McGrady takes the fight into the clinch.
Efrain is trying to force a seperation but McGrady has the dominant position.
Efrain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGrady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
McGrady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
McGrady closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Efrain to the mat! Efrain manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
McGrady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady is looking to stand up but Efrain won't let him. #T1#
Efrain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Efrain working a defensive guard here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Efrain has eaten all the pies!
McGrady content to stall in guard here.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Efrain's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Efrain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Efrain wants to control but McGrady is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
McGrady postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Efrain to stand up.
Efrain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
McGrady closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
McGrady pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Efrain won't allow McGrady to get back to his feet.
McGrady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Efrain is trying to stand back up but McGrady is controlling him
Efrain trying to get back to full guard but McGrady takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Efrain is squirming around, avoiding McGrady's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Efrain can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGrady controlling his opponent. #T4#
Efrain tries to hold on but McGrady pushes him away.
McGrady is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Efrain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Efrain wants to control but McGrady is having none of it.
McGrady punching from mount but Efrain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGrady with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Efrain is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace McGrady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGrady looks to clinch
and Efrain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGrady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McGrady. No joy for Efrain on that attempt.
Efrain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Efrain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGrady's waist but McGrady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Efrain off to one side.
Wallace McGrady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Efrain.
McGrady tries to clinch but Efrain moves out of range.
Efrain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGrady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady tries to clinch up but Efrain circles away and keeps his distance.
Efrain works McGrady's body with a nice hook.
McGrady tries to clinch but Efrain moves out of range. #CL#
McGrady takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
McGrady has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Efrain regains guard immediately. #T1#
McGrady trying to control but Efrain is working from the bottom.
McGrady would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Efrain keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
McGrady stands and throws Efrain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGrady trying to control the action but Efrain is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Efrain is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGrady connects with a decent elbow.
McGrady wants to stand but Efrain is controlling his arm.
McGrady scoring with punches and elbows.
McGrady has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Efrain!
McGrady trying to control but Efrain is having none of it.
McGrady pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Efrain tries to hold on but McGrady postures up.
Efrain wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Efrain trying to control the action but McGrady just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Efrain looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGrady.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGrady lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
McGrady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McGrady trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Efrain can't escape the position.
McGrady not allowing Efrain to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace McGrady dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Efrain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Efrain showed some decent athleticism there.
McGrady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Efrain can do to turn this around?
Efrain blocks the strikes from McGrady.
McGrady taking some punishment here, with Efrain in his half guard.
McGrady moves into full guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Efrain from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efrain postures up.
Efrain wanted to stand there but McGrady had control of the position. #T1#
Efrain tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrady is retaining full guard.
McGrady working a defensive guard here.
Efrain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGrady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Efrain throws an elbow that misses. McGrady uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Efrain's guard. Nice move by McGrady!#REVR#
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady trying to control but Efrain is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGrady wants to stand and escape but instead Efrain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Efrain trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady has control of Efrain's left arm, preventing Efrain from doing any damage.
McGrady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Efrain looking to control.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Efrain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Efrain working a defensive guard but McGrady manages to pass into side control anyway.
A control attempt from Efrain but he's now mounted!
Poor strikes thrown by McGrady there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Efrain regains half guard.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Efrain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander Efrain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Efrain won't allow McGrady to pass to mount.
McGrady is looking to take a break and control but Efrain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGrady is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Efrain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Efrain is looking to escape.
Efrain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Efrain punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrady throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Efrain counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Efrain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGrady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wallace McGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Efrain working the head and body with strikes.
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 Wallace McGrady.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGrady, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Wallace McGrady!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Wallace McGrady!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Wallace McGrady!
Wallace McGrady wins by unanimous decision!
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