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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Odom is just out of range.
Odom throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Motts counters with a shoot takedown. Odom fights it but they end up in guard.
Odom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odom keeping full guard, as Motts tries to pass.
Motts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts pushing down on Odom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Motts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Motts controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Motts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Odom won't allow Motts to pass to mount.
Odom taking some punishment here, with Motts in his half guard.
Odom wants to get back to his feet.
Motts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Motts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Motts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Odom to the mat! Odom manages to get full guard.
Motts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Motts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motts taking a breather here.
Motts is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Motts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odom.
Motts blocks a head kick by Odom.
#CL2#
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Motts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Motts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1#
Odom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mark Motts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Odom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Motts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##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.
Odom is looking to work some ground and pound but Motts has wrist control.
Odom wanted to stand there but Motts had control of the position.
Odom is working Motts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Odom wanted to stand there but Motts had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Motts is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Motts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Motts won't allow Odom to sweep him here. #T3#
Odom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Motts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Motts passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Motts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Odom will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Motts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Motts 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Motts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Motts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
More stalling from Motts.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Odom is out of range. #TD2#
Motts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Odom to the ground. Motts is now in Odom's guard.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Motts is stalling in the full guard.
Motts is looking to pass into half guard but Odom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Odom is in guard.#REVR##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Motts is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Motts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Odom 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.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Motts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Motts is continuing to stall.
Winford Odom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odom striking from his own guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Motts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Motts 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Motts!
In his post fight interview, Mark Motts started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Odom!
Odom is trying to escape the position but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker trying to control the action but Odom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baker wants to control but Odom is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Odom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Odom struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Baker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Odom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baker but great work by Odom.
Baker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Odom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Odom lands an elbow.
Odom working the ground and pound.
Odom working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odom gets to mount! Baker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Odom lands a couple of good shots and Baker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Baker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Odom's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker is trying to stand back up.
Odom is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Baker up.
Odom throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Baker!
Baker tries to escape but Odom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baker looks winded!#SUB#
Odom is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Baker won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Odom off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winford Odom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cousins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Odom's half guard.#ES#
Odom pushes Cousins off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Cousins has managed to clinch.
Odom throws a head punch that misses.
Odom slows down the pace here.
Cousins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Cousins manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Cousins clinches.
Cousins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cousins avoids the elbow strike from Odom, against the cage.
#TD2#
Cousins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odom is not content to let Cousins control the position. #T1#
Cousins wants to stand but Odom has his arm trapped.
Cousins wants to control but Odom is keeping him busy.
Odom regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cousins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cousins is just content to waste time from the top position. Odom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odom keeping moving, preventing Cousins from controlling successfully.
Cousins wants to get up but he can't break Odom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cousins looking to sit in guard and control but Odom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cousins has a closed guard, preventing Odom from standing up.
Cousins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Odom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cousins, up you get! #TD2#
Cousins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Odom quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Cousins is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Cousins is looking to take a break and control but Odom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cousins is stalling here. Odom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cousins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Odom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Odom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Odom cracks Cousins with a big right hand but Cousins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4##SUB#
Odom tries for a kimura but Cousins is defending well.
Cousins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cousins trying to control but Odom flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Odom looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Cousins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cousins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cousins trying to control the action but Odom just sinks the hooks in.
Cousins wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winford Odom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Cousins looking to score a takedown here. Odom is defending well but Cousins drives through and ends up in Odom's guard.#SUB2#
Cousins has gone for a leg lock! Odom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cousins's guard.#REVR#
Cousins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Odom distracts Cousins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cousins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odom is looking to work some ground and pound but Cousins has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odom postures up.
Odom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cousins's head.#T1#
Odom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cousins trying to control the position.
Cousins is pulling down on Odom's head to control his posture.
Odom postures up and lands a big shot to Cousins's brow. #SUB2#
Cousins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Odom passes into half guard.
#SU#
Odom gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Cousins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Odom wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Odom is not content to let Cousins control the position.
Odom is looking to escape.
Cousins trying to control from half guard but Odom is working away. #ES#
Odom kicks off Cousins and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Cousins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Odom's guard.#T3#
Cousins looking to sit in guard and control but Odom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Odom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cousins wants to stand but Odom is controlling the position.
Cousins trying to keep a closed guard but Odom is proving a slippery customer.
Odom wants to stand but Cousins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cousins working a defensive guard but Odom passes into half guard.
Cousins trying to control but Odom postures up.
#T4#
Nice strikes from Odom there. #SUB2#
Cousins actively working from the bottom here.
Cousins is trying to get back to full guard.
Cousins connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Cousins tries to roll over but Odom keeps him under control.
Odom wants to stand up but Cousins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Odom connects with a nice short shot to Cousins's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winford Odom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Odom tries for a takedown but Cousins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cousins dives in and scores a takedown into Odom's guard.
Cousins wants to control from the top but Odom keeps moving.
Cousins wants to stand and escape but instead Odom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Odom wants to get up but he can't break Cousins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cousins is trying to control the position but Odom postures up.
Odom stops Cousins from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cousins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Odom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cousins's head.#T1#
Odom won't allow Cousins to get back to his feet.
Odom wanted to stand there but Cousins had control of the position.
Odom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Odom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Odom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cousins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cousins has his hands on Odom's head, controlling the position.
Winford Odom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Odom wants to stand and escape but instead Cousins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Cousins won't allow Odom to get back to his feet.
Cousins is fighting to break Odom's control of his arms but Odom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cousins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cousins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Odom keeping moving, preventing Cousins from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Cousins gets to his feet. Odom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cousins closes the distance and pushes Odom back into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Cousins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Odom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cousins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cousins.#TD2#
Cousins 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.#ES#
Odom pushes Cousins off and gets back to his feet.
#ROC2#
Odom is rocked!
Winford Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cousins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh Odom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cousins lands with a big right hook that stumbles Odom - he's out on his feet here! Cousins follows up with another monster hook that separates Odom from consciousness! Odom falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cousins stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Cousins!
After the fight, George Cousins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Harold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Odom counters with a shoot takedown. Harold fights it but they end up in guard.
Odom landing with the ground and pound.
Odom postures up.
Harold is looking to stand up but Odom isn't so interested in that idea.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Odom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harold swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Odom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Odom working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Harold has hold of one of Odom's legs. Odom is fighting the takedown attempt but Harold gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Odom has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Harold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Harold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Harold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harold throws a right hand that Odom ducks under and follows up with a left that Odom also avoids with ease.
Harold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harold misses with a combination
#TD#
and Odom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harold's guard.
Harold is trying to control the position but Odom postures up.
Odom scoring with some ground and pound.
Odom preventing the sweep.
Harold looks winded!#SU#
Odom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harold misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Odom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Odom. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Odom stands and steps away. Harold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harold avoids the head kick by Odom.
#CL#
Odom darts in and clinches Harold up against the cage.
Harold is looking to break free of the clinch but Odom has double underhooks.
Odom slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Harold pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Odom stands up from Harold's guard - Odom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harold misses with a combination
#TD#
and Odom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harold's guard.
Harold wants to get back to his feet but Odom passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Odom seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Harold is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Winford Odom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig closes the distance and pushes Odom back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig avoids a wild elbow strike from Odom.
Craig blocks a body shot from Odom.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Craig.
Craig stalls.
Odom tries to stall but Craig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Odom takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Odom is rocked!
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Odom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odoms head.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Odom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Odom drops to his knees and Craig pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Lima gets caught napping as Odom dives in and scores a takedown. Lima manages to retain guard.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odom wants to stand and escape but instead Lima has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Odom wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Odom is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Odom wants to control but Lima passes easily into half guard.
Odom is trying to escape back to his feet but Lima uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lima advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Odom is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Odom wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Lima has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Odom taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Lima!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Korent drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odom being controlled here, momentarily.
Odom controls Korent momentarily but Korent frees himself.
Korent sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korent trying to control the position from guard on top but Odom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Odom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korent is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Korent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odom swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Korent drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Odom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Odom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Odom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Korent is keeping busy.
Odom jumps guard but Korent stands there with Odom around his waist. Odom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Odom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Odom rushes Korent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Korent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Korent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Odom's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odom is wriggling around but Korent manages to pass to half guard.
Odom trying to control but Korent postures up.
#T3#
Odom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korent.
Korent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korent.
Korent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odom wants to stand back up but Korent manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Korent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korent is putting a hurting on Odom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korent working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Korent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Korent drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Odom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Korent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odom was well out of range. Poor timing from Korent.
Odom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Odom backs off Korent throws a huge counter combo but Odom manages to avoid it all.
Korent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winford Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Odom instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Korent.
Odom slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2#
Korent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odom tries to clinch up but Korent circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Korent gets the takedown into side control.
Korent taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Korent goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Odom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korent's guard! Nice work there by Odom!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odom wants to get up but he can't break Korent's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Korent throws his legs up looking for a submission but Odom uses it to pass to side control.
Odom working the ground and pound but Korent is defending the strikes. #T2#
Odom scoring with punches from side control.
Odom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Korent sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Odom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Odom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Korent to see if he's OK.
Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odom working away.
Odom cracks Korent with a big elbow.
Korent is working to avoid the ground and pound but Odom connects with a decent elbow.
Korent is trying to control Odom's posture but Odom avoids it.
Odom throws a strike aimed at the side of Korent's head but Korent avoids it well.
Korent tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Odom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odom throws an elbow but Korent slips to the side and avoids it well.
Korent is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Odom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Korent is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Odom is controlling him well.
Korent sneaks back into half guard.
Odom working Korent over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korent looks like he's trying to stand up.
Odom seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Korent is looking to control Odom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Korent avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Odom stops Korent from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Korent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Odom is trying to defend but Korent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Korent wants to take a breather but Odom is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winford Odom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Korent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Odom is looking to control Korent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odom avoid being mounted?
Korent tries to pass to full mount but Odom defends it.
It looks like Korent is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korent is taking a breather. Odom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Odom is trying to stand back up but Korent is controlling him
Odom is looking to control Korent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odom avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Korent is stalling here. Odom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Korent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Odom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winford Odom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korent wants to get back to his feet but Odom drags him back down.
An elbow from Odom crashes against the mat.
Korent sneaks back into half guard.
Korent regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Korent wants to sweep here but Odom controlling him for the moment.
Odom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odom postures up and lands a big shot to Korent's brow.
Korent wants to control but Odom passes easily into half guard.
Odom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korent trying to control but Odom postures up.
Korent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Korent taking some punishment here, with Odom in his half guard.
Korent is looking for a sweep. Odom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odom stops Korent from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Odom is looking for a kimura but Korent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Odom to get the leverage.
Odom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Korent is looking for a sweep. Odom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Odom tries to stand and escape but Korent actually recovers to full guard.
Korent trying to control the position here. #T4#
Odom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korent is looking to stand up but Odom isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odom attempts a counter takedown but Korent avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korent. Odom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korent sprawls well. Korent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odom gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Korent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Winford Odom.
I think Odom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winford Odom!
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