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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Birchmont.
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks clinches up with Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks has Birchmont pressed against the cage, preventing Birchmont from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchmont.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Birchmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birchmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Birchmont dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Birchmont's head and hops out.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Birchmont sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birchmont darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birchmont keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Birchmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Birchmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Birchmont as Brooks shoots in.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Birchmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Birchmont decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
Birchmont is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchmont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks has hold of Birchmont's hands but Birchmont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchmont working Brooks over with strikes.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Birchmont working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont passes the guard and advances to mount!
Birchmont landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks taking shots to the head.
Birchmont unloading with bombs!
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birchmont is defended easily by Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brooks jumps guard and drags Birchmont to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.#T1#
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks 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.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchmont 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.
Birchmont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchmont throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Birchmont's guard. Nice move by Brooks!#REVB#
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Birchmont working a defensive guard but Brooks passes into half guard.
Birchmont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birchmont manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Birchmont in his guard.#REVR#
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Birchmont passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Birchmont is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Birchmont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchmont wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Birchmont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Birchmont looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Birchmont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchmont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Birchmont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchmont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Birchmont is stalling in the full guard.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchmont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchmont distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchmont stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Birchmont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchmont stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Birchmont preventing the sweep.
Birchmont throws a big right hand that misses.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.#T4#
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchmont stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benjamin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchmont, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!
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Event:
ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Birchmont shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks throws a right hand that Birchmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchmont also avoids with ease.
Birchmont throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchmont tries to counter with a takedown but Brooks is quick to defend against it.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Birchmont swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Birchmont feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Birchmont has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position. #SU2#
Brooks gets to his feet - Birchmont follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont is trying to control Brooks's posture but Brooks avoids it. #T1##SU2#
Brooks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Birchmont has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brooks.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birchmont thinks about countering with a head kick.
Birchmont fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Brooks rushes Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks is working for takedown but Birchmont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Birchmont forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD#
Birchmont manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Birchmont wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont 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#
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont postures up.
#T3#
Birchmont is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is refusing to be controlled, as Birchmont sits in half guard.
Brooks trying to hold on to Birchmont's head to control him but Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Birchmont trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Birchmont trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Birchmont is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchmont misses with a head kick.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Birchmont avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Birchmont continues to drive forward.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Birchmont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks has control of Birchmont's left arm, preventing Birchmont from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has his hands on Birchmont's head, controlling the position.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Birchmont isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks misses with a double jab.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Birchmont circles away and keeps his distance.
Birchmont throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks with a poor takedown #TD#
and Birchmont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Birchmont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birchmont advances position into side control!
Birchmont working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Birchmont advances nicely into full mount.
Birchmont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
Brooks is in a horrible position here. Birchmont smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchmont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks tries to hold on but Birchmont postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Birchmont 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.
Birchmont pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brooks tries to lock up and control but Birchmont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Birchmont working the ground and pound effectively.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Birchmont landing punches.
Birchmont raining down hammerfists from mount.
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont dominating with strikes here.
Birchmont scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brooks?
#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing punches.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Brooks is bucking up trying to escape but Birchmont cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont connects with a bit shot that sees Brooks covering up! More strikes from Birchmont and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Birchmont is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Birchmont!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Chat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Birchmont wants to stand back up but Chat manages to pass into side control.
Birchmont is holding Chat down, trying to stall.
Birchmont is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Birchmont tries to escape but Chat is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chat prevents Birchmont from standing back up.
Birchmont holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Chat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Birchmont is trying to stand back up but Chat is controlling him
Birchmont is controlling Chat's trapped leg to prevent Chat from advancing to side control.
Chat prevents Birchmont from improving his position.
Chat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birchmont moves into full guard.
Chat won't allow Birchmont to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont wants to stand but Chat is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chat throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Birchmont counters with a shoot takedown. Chat fights it but they end up in guard.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont cracks Chat with a solid left hand.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Birchmont works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont lands with a punch from half guard.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont lands with a punch from half guard.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchmont is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchmont lands strikes from half guard.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchmont working Chat over with strikes.
Birchmont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Birchmont.
Chat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birchmont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birchmont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birchmont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Birchmont connects with a nice short shot to Chat's temple.
Birchmont scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchmont working Chat over with strikes.
Chat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchmont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchmont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchmont scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Birchmont throws a sloppy head kick and Chat moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chat throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Chat gets caught flat footed, as Birchmont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Birchmont is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchmont landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Chat is rocked!
Birchmont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Chat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchmont is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Birchmont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Birchmont looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Chat is retaining full guard.
Birchmont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chat trying to keep a closed guard but Birchmont is proving a slippery customer.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chat is trying to keep Birchmont in close.
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchmont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Chat looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont is in close to Chat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birchmont lands a couple of elbows.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Birchmont is in close to Chat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birchmont postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchmont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchmont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chat is trying to keep Birchmont in close.
Chat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birchmont showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Birchmont is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chat's head.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont cracks Chat with a solid left hand.
Birchmont is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchmont landing some decent shots from guard.
Chat wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont 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. 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#
Birchmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Chat seems to have got his legs back now.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Chat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Birchmont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont is working Chat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Birchmont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.
Birchmont cracks Chat with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Chat working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Birchmont postures up and lands a big shot to Chat's brow.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Chat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birchmont is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #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.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chat's head.
Chat keeping full guard, as Birchmont tries to pass.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.
Birchmont lands a couple of elbows.
Birchmont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchmont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Birchmont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Birchmont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Samuel Birchmont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont distracts Chat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchmont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Birchmont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chat is controlling him.
Chat trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom. #T4#
Birchmont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chat is one step ahead there.
Chat tries to stand but Birchmont is controlling from the bottom.
Chat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birchmont is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chat wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchmont 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!
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