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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Dempsey gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dempsey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Potter's thigh. Potter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dempsey stays in close to Potter's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dempsey's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Potter trying to control the position.
Dempsey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dempsey looking to pass the guard.
Potter is trying to keep Dempsey in close.
Dempsey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Potter is trying to control the position but Dempsey postures up. #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 has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dempsey tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dempsey to the ground. Dempsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Potter has managed to clinch.
Potter tries to pull guard but Dempsey holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
Potter is struggling to control the position.
Potter tries to work over Dempsey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Potter tries to pull guard but Dempsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter tries to land knees in the clinch but Dempsey avoids the damage to the body.
Potter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Potter jumps guard but Dempsey stands there with Potter around his waist. Potter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Dempsey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Potter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dempsey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dempsey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Potter won't allow Dempsey to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dempsey controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dempsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dempsey thows a leg kick but Potter checks it
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dempsey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Potter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Potter successfully pulls guard.
We've been informed that Dempsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Potter has an active guard here but Dempsey has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Potter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dempsey controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Dempsey is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potter wants to control but Dempsey is keeping busy.
Dempsey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter just holding on.
Dempsey with a couple of short strikes.
Dempsey controlling his opponent. #T3#
Dempsey avoids the attempt from Potter to control.
Potter is squirming around, avoiding Dempsey's attempts to control the action.
Dempsey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#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.
Potter wants to hold on but Dempsey pushes him away.
Dempsey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Dempsey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Potter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Potter shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey working Potter over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Potter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dempsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Dempsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard. #REVB#
Dempsey trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Dempsey stands and throws Potter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Potter's face as Dempsey controls the position.
Dempsey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Potter!
Potter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Dempsey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Potter is on top in guard.
#T2#
Dempsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Potter throws a strike but Dempsey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Potter has his foot on Dempsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dempsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Dempsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Potter has a closed guard, preventing Dempsey from standing up. #SUB#
Potter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dempsey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Dempsey throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Potter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dempsey pushing down on Potter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dempsey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Potter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Dempsey!
A victorious Henry Dempsey 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: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Merrill.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merrill can't break the clinch.
Merrill wants to break free but Dempsey has control.
#TD#
Merrill is trying to trip Dempsey. He has hold of a leg but Dempsey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merrill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Merrill postures up and lands a big shot to Dempsey's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill stops Dempsey from standing up.
Dempsey working a defensive guard here.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Dempsey.
Merrill really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet.
Merrill throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Dempsey looking for a guillotine here but Merrill defends easily.
Merrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merrill throwing strikes from guard but Dempsey blocks nicely.
Merrill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merrill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dempsey is able to avoid easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Dempsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merrill, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Merrill has Dempsey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Merrill pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dempsey tumbling to the mat - Merrill dives into Dempsey's guard.
Dempsey wants to stand but Merrill is controlling the position.
Dempsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.
Merrill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dempsey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dempsey prevents Merrill from getting back to his feet.
Dempsey wants to stand but Merrill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dempsey preventing the sweep.
Dempsey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dempsey is looking to take a break and control but Merrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey looks winded!
Dempsey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merrill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Merrill wants to get back to his feet but Dempsey drags him back down.
Merrill is looking for a sweep.
Merrill wants to get back to his feet but Dempsey drags him back down.
Dempsey controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#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.
Billie Merrill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Merrill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dempsey!
Dempsey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've been informed that Dempsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Merrill trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dempsey doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Dempsey turns into Merrill and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Merrill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billie Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merrill keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Merrill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Merrill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dempsey uses it to pass to side control.
Merrill tries to escape but Dempsey is in control.
Merrill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Merrill is looking to regain half guard here but Dempsey keeps moving and retains side control.
Merrill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dempsey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dempsey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Merrill to see if he's OK.#T3#
Merrill is looking to get back to his feet here but Dempsey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Merrill's back.#SUB2#
Merrill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Dempsey looking for the choke but no joy.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dempsey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merrill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merrill for a finish. #T4#
Merrill trying to get back to his feet but Dempsey is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Dempsey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Merrill turns into Dempsey and is now in his guard.
Merrill with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merrill is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##CL#
Dempsey tries to keep at a distance but Merrill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dempsey looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Merrill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merrill can't break the clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Dempsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Merrill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dempsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merrill tries to avoid it but Dempsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merrill to the ground. Merrill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merrill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merrill wants to clinch.#T1#
Dempsey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Merrill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dempsey quickly recovers to half guard.
Merrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merrill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Merrill connects with a nice short shot to Dempsey's temple.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merrill throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dempsey to regain full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Merrill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merrill.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merrill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Dempsey.
Merrill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dempsey wants to stand and escape but Merrill is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Merrill slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Merrill throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Merrill has Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Merrill takes the fight into the clinch.
Merrill is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.
Dempsey jumps guard but Merrill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Billie Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Dempsey.#BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Merrill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dempsey quickly recovers to half guard.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Merrill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merrill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merrill misses with a head shot. Dempsey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Merrill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merrill.
Merrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merrill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billie Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Morris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dempsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dempsey wants to control but Morris postures up.
Dempsey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Morris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dempsey to his feet.
Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey throws a leg kick that misses.
Morris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely. #CL2#
Dempsey closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.
Morris working Dempsey over with knees to the body.
Dempsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Dempsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Morris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dempsey regains half guard, as Morris was trying to land strikes.
Dempsey trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Morris is working for a submission of some sort.
Dempsey is trying is best to control the position here.
Dempsey tries to kick Morris off but Morris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dempsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris looks to land a strike but Dempsey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dempsey wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it. #T3#
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dempsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morris won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dempsey shoots and misses #TD#
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown. Dempsey fights it but they end up in guard.
Morris won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Dempsey has wrist control.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Morris scoring with some ground and pound.
Dempsey looking to control but Morris passes into half guard.
Morris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Morris working over Dempsey with some ground and pound. Dempsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dempsey is trying to stand back up but Morris is controlling him
Morris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dempsey defending well though.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey looks winded!
Morris with the ground and pound but Dempsey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morris prevents Dempsey from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loyd Morris 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#
Dempsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Morris.
Dempsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dempsey goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.#TD#
Morris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dempsey's guard.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Morris passes into half guard.
Loyd Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Dempsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dempsey has his hands clasped together around Morris's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Dempsey defends the submission attempt.
Morris thows a huge punch but Dempsey dodges it nicely.
Dempsey gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dempsey is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris postures up in Dempsey's guard and throws a big left but Dempsey blocks it.
Dempsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Morris stops Dempsey from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dempsey tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dempsey gets full guard.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Dempsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Dempsey!#REVB#
Morris keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Morris seems keen to control Dempsey's posture.
Dempsey scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dempsey is one step ahead there.
Dempsey postures up.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom.
Dempsey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dempsey's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dempsey trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Loyd Morris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dempsey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dempsey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.
Dempsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Dempsey is proving a slippery customer.
Dempsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Dempsey trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris works over Dempsey with some ground and pound from guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dempsey managing to control the position.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Dempsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Dempsey!#REVB#
Dempsey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris is trying to keep Dempsey in close.
#T3#
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dempsey looking to pass the guard.
Morris being controlled here, momentarily.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Dempsey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dempsey working Morris over with strikes.
Dempsey stalling.
Dempsey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris wants to control the action here but instead Dempsey manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Dempsey trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dempsey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Morris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris is in a horrible position here. Dempsey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Loyd Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dempsey with shots to the head and body - Morris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morris tries to hold on but Dempsey postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Dempsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loyd Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ward gets caught napping as Dempsey dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dempsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Dempsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dempsey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dempsey manages to pass to side control.
Dempsey slows the pace down in half guard.
Dempsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dempsey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Dempsey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ward cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2##TD2#
Dempsey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Dempsey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Dempsey eventually gives up the hold.
Dempsey trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward trying to control but Dempsey postures up.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dempsey is working away from the top position though.
Dempsey wants to stand but Ward has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Dempsey seems content to control.
Ward wants to get back to full 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. Dempsey connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Dempsey prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dempsey 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.
#ES#
Ward kicks Dempsey off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Dempsey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Dempsey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey passes to side control.
Dempsey moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dempsey to the ground. Ward is now in Dempsey's guard.
Ward trying to control but Dempsey is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to stand but Dempsey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dempsey trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dempsey seems keen to control Ward's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward wants to control from the top but Dempsey keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dempsey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Ward has one foot on Dempsey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dempsey pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dempsey is looking for a kimura here.
Dempsey wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dempsey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dempsey scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Dempsey maintains control.
Dempsey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dempsey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dempsey controlling his opponent.
Ward reaches up to try and control the position but Dempsey seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ward rolls and tries to escape and now Dempsey has his back!
#T4##SUB2#
Dempsey is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ward taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dempsey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Dempsey!
A relieved looking Henry Dempsey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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