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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Foley is looking to clinch.
Froot looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Foley closes the distance and pushes Froot back into the cage.
Foley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Froot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Froot stalling against the cage.
Foley jumps guard but Froot stands there with Foley around his waist. Foley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Froot gets control of Foley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Froot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Froot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Froot pulls Foley in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Froot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Froot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Froot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Froot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Froot wants to sweep but no luck.
Froot has Foley pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foley is trying to pull guard but Froot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Froot has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Foley regains guard immediately.
Froot looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foley won't allow Froot to sweep him here.
Foley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Froot trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Froot trying to control the position.
Froot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Froot has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.
Foley throwing strikes from guard but Froot blocks nicely.
Froot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Froot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Froot wants to stand but Foley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Foley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Froot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Froot trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Foley looking to control.
Froot trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Froot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley managing to control the position.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Froot from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nichols Froot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Froot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Foley wants to stand and escape but Froot is having none of it.
Nichols Froot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Froot trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Froot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foley keeping full guard, as Froot tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard.
Foley controlling the position for now.
Froot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foley is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Foley is trying to maintain the position but Froot is very close to passing his half guard.
Foley is refusing to be controlled, as Froot sits in half guard.
Foley wants to get back to full guard.
Foley trying to control from the bottom.
Froot tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Froot throwing shots but Foley is blocking nicely.
Foley is trying to stand back up but Froot is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Froot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Froot is in Foley's guard.
Foley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Foley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Foley controls Froot momentarily but Froot frees himself. #ES#
Foley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Froot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Froot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Froot stalls. #BC2#
Froot manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Froot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Froot is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Froot wants to stand up but Foley has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Froot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Foley is not content to let Froot control the position.
Foley is controlling Froot's trapped leg to prevent Froot from advancing to side control.
Froot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Froot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Foley trying to control but Froot postures up.
Foley wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Froot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foley is looking to control Froot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foley avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Froot throws a low kick but Foley avoids it.#TD2#
Froot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Froot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Froot controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichols Froot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Foley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Froot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. Foley connects with a nice short shot to Froot's temple.
Foley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ground and pound from Foley.
Froot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Froot wants to control but Foley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Froot pushes Foley off but Foley dives into side control.
Froot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Froot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Foley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Froot controlling the position for now.
Foley prevents Froot from improving his position.
Foley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Froot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU#
Foley decides to return to a standing position.
Froot looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Froot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Froot.
Nichols Froot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley dives in and grabs Froot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Froot pushes down on Foley's head and hops out.
As Foley backs off Froot throws a huge counter combo but Foley manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Froot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foley to the mat! Foley manages to get full guard. #ES#
Foley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Froot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Foley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Froot doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Foley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Froot tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
Foley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Foley shoots in but no luck this time.
Froot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Froot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foley was covering up waiting for the punch and Froot finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Foley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Froot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Foley pushes Froot up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Froot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Froot avoids it.#TD#
Foley jumps into guard, dragging Froot to the mat.
Froot wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Foley is pulling down on Froot's head to control his posture.
Froot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Froot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nichols Froot!
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