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Event:
ITFC 10
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lichen scores with a nice strike.
Lichen throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lichen does no damage.
Motts feints a counter leg kick.
Lichen lands with an overhand left.
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Lichen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Motts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lichen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lichen misses with a two punch combination.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lichen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lichen thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Lichen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lichen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lichen looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Lichen scores with a sloppy right hand. Motts should have avoided that one.
Lichen cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
A jab from Lichen misses.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head.
Lichen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Motts has been cut.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lichen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motts scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Lichen.
Nice shot by Lichen.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lichen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lichen throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lichen lands a jab to the nose.
Lichen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.#T3#
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Motts gets tackled into the cage by Lichen. Lichen maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Motts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lichen has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
A short body shot lands from Lichen as the two fighters clinch.
Lichen tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Lichen back against the cage.
Lichen struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lichen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lichen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Motts tries to pull guard but Lichen holds him up against the cage and eventually Motts drops back down to his feet.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Lichen controls his hands.
#T4#
Motts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lichen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen digs a right hand underneath Motts's ribcage. Motts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lichen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lichen.
Motts looks winded!
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lichen cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen lands a body shot.
Lichen presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lichen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Motts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lichen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Lichen.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lichen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lichen tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts tries a quick counter leg kick but Lichen is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lichen scores with a punch to the head.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lichen.
Lichen connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lichen wants to clinch.
Lichen feints a jab promting Motts to slip. Lichen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Motts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Lichen moves into the clinch.#T2#
Lichen is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lichen down to the mat. Lichen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lichen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Lichen missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Lichen there.
Lichen sizes up Motts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lichen lands the left hand.#CL#
Lichen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichen lands with a light punch inside.
Motts is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Lichen.
A short right from Lichen.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen.
#T3##BC#
Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts takes one on the button.
Motts walks into a jab.#CL#
Lichen gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lichen.
Motts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Lichen avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Lichen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Motts.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lichen. #T4#
A short left from Lichen.
Lichen gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lichen.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lichen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts is looking for a takedown.
Lichen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motts.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lichen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Motts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lichen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lichen.
Lichen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lichen darts in and clinches Motts up against the cage.#T1#
Motts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lichen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lichen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts wants a takedown but no success here.
Motts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lichen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lichen.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lichen pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lichen connects with a crisp jab.
Lichen scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Lichen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Motts doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Motts is rocked!
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Lichen finish him?
Lichen scores with a nice head shot.
Lichen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lichen lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lichen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lichen lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lichen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lichen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Motts seems to have recovered his senses.
Lichen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Motts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lichen finds it's way round the side to connect with Motts's head.
Lichen scores with a jab.
Lichen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motts's head backwards.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Lichen scores with a jab. Motts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lichen lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Lichen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichen lands a shoulder strike.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lichen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Lichen finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Lichen scores with a hook to the body. Motts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lichen scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!
David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ITFC 9
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lyon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lyon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Lyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Motts swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Motts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lyon.
Motts is trying to improve his position.
Motts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyon takes a little break here. Motts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lyon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lyon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lyon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Lyon trying to control the position but Motts is working away.
Lyon happy to just control the position for now.
Lyon trying to control the position but Motts is working away.
Lyon tries to move to mount but Motts blocks the move with his legs.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Motts taking a bit of punishment here - Lyon scoring with strikes.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control.
Motts tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Lyon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Motts some visible discomfort.
Lyon advances to full mount.
Lyon lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Motts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Motts is in trouble!
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Motts has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyon is landing with strikes from the back.
Lyon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Lyon working for a choke but Motts is defending well.
Lyon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Motts's head.#T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Motts as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lyon!
#SUB#
Lyon looking for the choke but no joy.
Lyon is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Motts up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lyon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Motts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lyon lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Motts is covering up but some of the strikes from Lyon are getting through and doing damage.
Lyon 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.#T4#
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Motts's head.
Lyon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lyon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lyon working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Motts is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lyon has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Motts taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elias Lyon!
A very excited looking Elias Lyon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ITFC 8
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Reynolds jabs at Motts's body.
Motts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Mark Motts has been cut.
Reynolds lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Motts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Motts's head back.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Reynolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Motts's hands.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Motts dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Motts's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Reynolds catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Motts raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds tries a low kick but Motts avoids it.#T3#
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Reynolds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
Motts drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks winded!
Motts drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Reynolds lands a left and a right that send Motts crashing to the mat, dazed. Reynolds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Motts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Motts's cut even more.
Reynolds fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Motts to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Motts looks to clinch but Reynolds throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Motts taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Reynolds!
Alexander Reynolds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ITFC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Motts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Motts lands an elbow.
Freds is trying to get back to half guard.
Motts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Freds is trying to escape the position but Motts is controlling the position.
Motts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Freds is looking for a sweep.
Motts scoring with punches and elbows.
Motts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Freds's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Motts is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Freds looks calm but he's in trouble here. Motts gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Freds is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Motts lets go of the hold and Freds can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Motts!
After the fight, Mark Motts 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:
ITFC 5
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Motts clinches up against the ropes.
Tim is trying to maintain a safe position but Motts gets an underhook and turns Tim into the ropes.
Motts blocks a body shot from Tim.
Tim is looking to control Motts's arms but Motts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tim has his back to the ropes.
Tim is trying to break free.
Motts misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#TD#
Motts wants the takedown. Tim is fighting it off but Motts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tim's guard against the ropes.
Motts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Motts with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Motts trying to control but Tim is working from the bottom. #T1#
Motts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Motts won't allow Tim to sweep him here.
Tim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Motts's guard. #REVB#
Tim preventing the sweep.
Tim is stalling in the full guard.
Motts has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Motts is pulling down on Tim's head to control his posture.
Motts working a defensive guard here.
#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.
Motts wants to control the position but Tim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Motts wants to get back to full guard but Tim has mounted him!
Tim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tim trying to control but Motts is having none of it.
Motts wants to control but Tim is having none of it.#T3#
Motts is squirming around, avoiding Tim's attempts to control the action.
Tim avoids the attempt from Motts to control.
Motts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tim trying to control but Motts is having none of it.
Motts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Motts is squirming around, avoiding Tim's attempts to control the action. #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.
Motts wants to control but Tim is having none of it.
Motts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Motts is looking to control Tim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Motts avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motts is trying to get back to full guard.
Tim is trying to control the action in half guard but Motts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Tim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Motts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tim's guard.
Tim working a defensive guard here.
Motts wants to control from the top but Tim keeps moving.
Motts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts preventing the sweep.
Tim keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tim wants to sweep here but Motts controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Motts shoots for a double leg takedown but Tim sprawls well. He's pushed Motts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Motts tries to clinch up.
Motts backing away here, and Tim unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Tim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Motts throws a body punch but Tim moves out of range.
A nice side step and Tim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tim Tim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Tim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Motts counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Tim is looking for a sweep.
Motts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Motts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Motts cracks Tim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Motts lands some shots froms side control.
Motts trying to control the action but Tim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Motts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tim struggling a bit here.#T3#
Motts working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Motts crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Tim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Motts throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tim works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Motts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Motts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tim is pressing down on Motts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Motts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Motts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tim wants to stand up but Motts is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Motts dominated that second 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. 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##TD#
Motts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Motts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Motts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tim dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Motts is trying to hold Tim in close to prevent damage but Tim has managed to pass into half guard.
Motts wants to improve his position but Tim is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Tim is just content to waste time from the top position. Motts takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mark Motts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tim postures up.
Tim trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Tim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Motts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Motts wants to sweep here but Tim controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Motts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Motts keeping moving, preventing Tim from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tim throws a right hand that Motts ducks under and follows up with a left that Motts also avoids with ease.
Motts swings for the body but Tim moves out of range.
Tim just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3##CL#
Motts has closed the distance and engaged Tim in a clinch.
Tim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Motts wants the takedown. Tim is fighting it off but Motts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tim's guard against the ropes.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tim is keeping the position for now.
Motts wants to control from the top but Tim keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Motts connects with a couple of short punches.
Tim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tim keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Motts trying to control but Tim is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Motts clinches up with Tim and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Motts tightens his grip and picks Tim up, before dumping him to the ground. Tim manages to land in guard.
Motts throws a strike but Tim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tim trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Motts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Motts 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 Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Motts!
After the fight, Mark Motts 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:
ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Motts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Motts tries to land a front kick but Magolis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magolis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Motts as he jumps to the side.
Magolis throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Magolis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magolis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Magolis. #TD#
Motts gets a takedown into half guard.
Magolis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magolis wants to get back to full guard but Motts has passed into side control.#T1#
Motts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Magolis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Motts is putting a hurting on Magolis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Motts lands an elbow.
Motts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magolis some visible discomfort.
Motts lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#
Magolis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Peter Magolis has been cut.
Magolis wants to control but Motts postures up.
Magolis is still in real trouble! Can Motts finish him?
Motts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magolis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Motts controlling from mount.
Motts has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magolis is desperately trying to improve his position but Motts has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Motts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Magolis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Motts looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Magolis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Motts!
Mark Motts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ITFC 2
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.
Joe misses with a leg kick.
Joe scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Motts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joe's guard.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Motts throws a big elbow that misses.
Motts trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Motts trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe scores with a short punch from the bottom.#T1#
Joe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Motts being controlled here momentarily.
Motts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Motts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Motts is proving a slippery customer.
Motts wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Motts preventing the sweep. #T2#
Joe is trying to control the position but Motts postures up.
Motts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Motts's guard. #REVB#
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Motts pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Joe is pushing down on Motts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Motts is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Motts is trying to get back to full guard.
Motts is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but Motts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Motts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe wants to control but Motts is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joe trying to pass the guard but Motts defending well.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Motts's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Motts is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Motts is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Motts avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Motts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joe.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motts tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Motts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Joe throws a right and a left that Motts avoids nicely.
Motts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joe misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Motts gets the takedown into side control.
Joe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Motts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Motts sits in half guard.
Motts trying to control from Joe's half guard. Joe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts 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.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Joe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Motts content to stall in guard here.
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Motts is proving a slippery customer.
Motts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joe manages to get to full guard.
#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.
Motts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Motts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Motts keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Motts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Motts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Joe stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Motts keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Joe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Motts but Motts pushes him off and we're back to square one.#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.
Motts moves away from the strike by Joe.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joe misses with a straight right.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe wants to slow Motts down by chopping away at his legs.
Joe misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Motts counters with a single leg into guard. Joe didn't expect that.
Motts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joe is trying to keep Motts in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motts wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Motts dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Joe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Motts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Motts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joe trying to pass the guard but Motts defending well.
Motts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Motts tries to get out of the position.
Motts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe.
Motts is not content to let Joe control the position.
Motts is positioning himself well to prevent Joe advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Motts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Motts is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half guard.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Motts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Motts is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Motts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Motts wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
Mark Motts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Motts's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Motts throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Motts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Motts is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Motts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Joe not doing much here.
Motts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Motts gets full guard.#T4#
Motts controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself. #SUB#
Motts is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motts keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Motts 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Motts!
After the fight, Mark Motts 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:
ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jager throws a low kick but Motts avoids it.
Motts replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jager blocks it well.
Jager misses with a takedown attempt - Motts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Motts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jager.
Jager blocks a jab.
Motts avoids the body shot from Jager.
Jager goes for a double leg but Motts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Motts continues to drive forward.
Jager swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jager throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Motts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Motts trying to control but Jager is working from the bottom.
Jager throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jager striking from the bottom here.
Jager trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Motts trying to control but Jager is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jager throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jager manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Motts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Motts is keeping the position for now.
Motts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Motts wants to sweep here but Jager controlling him for the moment.
Jager looking to pass the guard.
Jager works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Jager is looking to advance position but Motts has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jager throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Jager is in all sorts of trouble here.
Motts looking to control but Jager is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jager is bucking up trying to escape but Motts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jager is trying desperately to improve position.
Motts landing strikes from the mount and Jager is in trouble!
Motts lands a heavy elbow.
Jager swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jager is breathing heavily.
Jager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Motts lands a big shot there that rocks Jager but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jager throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jager throwing hammer fists to the chest of Motts. What's that going to do exactly?
Jager on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jager tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Motts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jager sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Motts is looking for a kimura but Jager is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Motts to get the leverage.
Motts uses his free foot to push down on Jager's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jager. #T3#
Motts controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts blocks Jager's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Motts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Motts with the ground and pound from mount.
Motts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jager's face.
Jager is in a horrible position here. Motts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Jager that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jager is squirming around, avoiding Motts's attempts to control the action.
Jager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jager flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Motts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Motts scoring with strikes but Jager is staying in there. #T4#
Motts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jager looks a forlorn figure.
Jager is desperately trying to improve his position but Motts has a good base and remains in mount.
Motts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jager's face.
Motts lands a big shot there that rocks Jager but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jager's face.
Motts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jager's face.
Motts lands a couple of good shots and Jager has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Motts punches Jager on the ear.
You can see the frustration on Jager's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Motts go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jager is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Motts is looking for the choke from the back position but Jager is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Motts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Motts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jager sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Motts somewhat.
Jager is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jager takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Motts manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Motts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jager is one step ahead there.
Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Motts is retaining full guard. #T1#
Motts working a defensive guard here.
Motts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Motts is looking for a triangle but Jager pushes his legs off easily.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Motts has control of Jager's left arm, preventing Jager from doing any damage.
Motts working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jager drops back looking for a leg! Motts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Motts manages to kick Jager off! Jager jumps back into Motts's guard.
Jager wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Motts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jager shoots in for a double leg but Motts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts blocks a jab.#T3#
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jager is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jager slaps away a takedown attempt from Motts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jager takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Jager ducks under a wild hook from Motts.#CL2#
Motts gets a clinch. #BC#
Jager escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jager is looking to wear down Motts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jager. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts avoids the body shot from Jager.
Motts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jager misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Motts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Motts is stalling here.
Motts wants a takedown.
Thomas Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jager fails to pull guard.
Motts tries a body shot but Jager blocks it.
#TD2#
Motts gets control of Jager's arms and successfully pulls guard. Motts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
That's time! 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#
Jager takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Jager misses the shot to the body.
Jager digs a good hook to Motts's body.
Jager misses with a wild body shot.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts throws out a counter right but Jager avoids it with no problem.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jager looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Motts is fending him off so far but Jager persists. Nope, Motts circles away and we're back to standing.
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jager manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Motts tries to clinch there but Jager circles away.
Jager feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Motts rushes Jager and presses him up against the cage.
Jager jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motts walks away with a smile on his face. Jager gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jager.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jager swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
A jab from Motts misses.
Jager displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Motts. #T2#
Motts throws out a leg kick but Jager moves out of range and Motts only half commits.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Jager's head but Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Jager counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jager.#T3#
Jager avoids the body shot from Motts.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jager throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Motts checks a leg kick.
Jager backing away here, and Motts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jager blocks a jab.
Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jager. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Jager swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jager fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Jager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Jager showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Motts 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Motts!
Mark Motts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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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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