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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gilliam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibragimov is trying to defend but Gilliam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilliam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gilliam winds up and cracks Ibragimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gilliam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibragimov has hold of Gilliam's hands but Gilliam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov is controlling Gilliam's trapped leg to prevent Gilliam from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gilliam 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! Ibragimov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelly Gilliam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Esh has Gilliam up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gilliam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Esh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gilliam to the mat. Gilliam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gilliam is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Esh dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilliam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gilliam is not content to let Esh control the position.
Gilliam gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esh connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Gilliam has his foot on Esh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esh works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gilliam is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Esh rolls with it to try and escape but Gilliam cranks on the arm and Esh is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelly Gilliam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hogan gets a double leg takedown into Gilliam's guard.
Gilliam looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilliam, not yet.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hogan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gilliam's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Delinkage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Delinkage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gilliam is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gilliam tries to bench press Delinkage off him but Delinkage keeps the position.
Gilliam gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delinkage wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilliam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delinkage is taking a breather. Gilliam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Delinkage wants to pass to mount but Gilliam is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delinkage wants to control but Gilliam is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gilliam tries to roll over but Delinkage keeps him under control.
Gilliam regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delinkage defends well.
Delinkage trying to control but Gilliam is working from the bottom.
Delinkage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gilliam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gilliam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Delinkage wants to improve his position but instead Gilliam has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gilliam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delinkage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delinkage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Delinkage wants to control but Gilliam is keeping busy.
Delinkage is pressing down on Gilliam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delinkage trying to keep a closed guard but Gilliam is proving a slippery customer.
Gilliam lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Delinkage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilliam defends it easily.
Delinkage wants to hit a switch here but Gilliam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Delinkage there! #T4#
Gilliam lands a heavy elbow.
Delinkage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU#
Gilliam stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Delinkage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gilliam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Gilliam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Delinkage jumps into guard, dragging Gilliam to the mat.
Delinkage looking to control.
#SUB2#
Delinkage working for submissions but it's allowed Gilliam to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Gilliam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilliam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delinkage can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delinkage is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SU#
Gilliam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Delinkage to get to his feet. #CL2#
Delinkage moves into range and clinches up with Gilliam.#TD#
Gilliam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gilliam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gilliam 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.#SUB#
Gilliam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delinkage is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Gilliam is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Delinkage presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Gilliam just leaning against Delinkage, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gilliam for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gilliam lands a shot to the body.
Gilliam stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Delinkage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delinkage trying to control the action but Gilliam is working from the bottom.
Gilliam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gilliam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delinkage manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Delinkage is trying to keep Gilliam in close.
Gilliam lands a couple of digs.
Gilliam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gilliam working some strikes from top position.
Delinkage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gilliam is looking to stand up but Delinkage won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delinkage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delinkage is breathing heavily.
Gilliam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Gilliam stands and steps away. Delinkage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Gilliam tries to keep at a distance but Delinkage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gilliam misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Delinkage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gilliam regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delinkage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Gilliam dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Delinkage closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage.
Delinkage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gilliam has Delinkage pressed against the cage, preventing Delinkage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Delinkage wants the takedown. Gilliam is fighting it off but Delinkage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gilliam's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam 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.
Delinkage trying to control but Gilliam is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gilliam 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.#SUB#
Gilliam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delinkage throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilliam wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delinkage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delinkage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilliam's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gilliam moves into full guard.
Delinkage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilliam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly Gilliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delinkage stopping the sweep attempt from Gilliam.
Gilliam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gilliam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Delinkage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Delinkage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delinkage wants to sweep but no luck.
Delinkage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delinkage trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Delinkage gets the takedown into side control.
Gilliam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delinkage trying to mount his opponent but Gilliam defends it. #T4#
Gilliam tries to roll over but Delinkage keeps him under control.
Gilliam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gilliam is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delinkage is looking to stall here but Gilliam recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delinkage preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biddle Delinkage.
I think Gilliam 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Gilliam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Gilliam on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Gilliam has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilliam wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
As Gilliam backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Gilliam manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Gilliam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gilliam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gilliam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#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.
Gilliam tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Gilliam tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gilliam can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Gilliam has the dominant position.#BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilliam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##CL#
Gilliam has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Gilliam tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Gilliam to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gilliam gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #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.#CL#
Gilliam rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Shaw wants to break free but Gilliam has control.
Shaw avoiding damage as Gilliam throws knees to the body.
Gilliam slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilliam fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Gilliam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Gilliam tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
As Gilliam backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Gilliam manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL#
Gilliam moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gilliam darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.#TD#
Gilliam successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Gilliam pushes Shaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Gilliam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaw to the ground. Gilliam is now in Shaw's guard.#T2##SU#
Gilliam gets to his feet. Shaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gilliam dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Gilliam's head and hops out.
Gilliam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Gilliam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gilliam tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range. #CL#
Gilliam moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilliam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gilliam tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Gilliam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Gilliam fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Gilliam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gilliam jumps guard but Shaw stands there with Gilliam around his waist. Gilliam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw letting Gilliam take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Gilliam dominated that second round.
That's time! Gilliam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilliam shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gilliam wants to clinch.
As Gilliam backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Gilliam manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam tries to clinch up.#T1#
Gilliam wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gilliam badly! Shaw follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gilliam out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Shaw finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cristen Shaw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Baxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Gilliam fails to pull guard.
Gilliam keeps control of Baxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Baxwell breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Baxwell forces Gilliam back against the cage and clinches.
Baxwell takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Brutus Baxwell has been cut.#BC2#
Baxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilliam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Kelly Gilliam has been cut.#CL2#
Baxwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gilliam, pushing him back against the cage.
Baxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilliam has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Baxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gilliam misses with a punch to the body.
Baxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilliam has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Baxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Baxwell breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Gilliam gets tackled into the cage by Baxwell. Baxwell maintains the clinch.
Gilliam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baxwell to keep the fight standing.
Baxwell is trying to force a seperation but Gilliam has the dominant position.#TD#
Gilliam pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Gilliam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baxwell stands up over Gilliam, holding on to his feet. Baxwell throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Gilliam is out cold! Baxwell lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brutus Baxwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Brennick rushes Gilliam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brennick being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Brennick jumps into guard, dragging Gilliam to the mat.
Brennick wants to stand up but Gilliam is controlling him.
Gilliam throws a big elbow that misses.
Brennick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brennick working for a triangle but Gilliam defends it easily.
Gilliam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilliam tries to stand but Brennick is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Gilliam wants to stand and escape but instead Brennick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gilliam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brennick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brennick has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brennick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennick with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Gilliam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brennick escapes and throws Gilliam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gilliam is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilliam tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brennick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3##SU2#
Brennick is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brennick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilliam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brennick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thames Brennick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brennick instigates a clinch.
Gilliam is trying to pull guard but Brennick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilliam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gilliam is breathing heavily.
Brennick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brennick tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilliam avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Brennick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gilliam is trying to keep an underhook but Brennick manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4#
Brennick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilliam keeps working.
Brennick stalling.
Brennick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennick controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thames Brennick 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##CL#
Brennick gets tackled into the cage by Gilliam. Gilliam maintains the clinch.
Gilliam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brennick is defending well for now.
Brennick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gilliam misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Brennick has Gilliam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brennick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gilliam tumbling to the mat - Brennick dives into Gilliam's guard.
Brennick postures up in Gilliam's guard and throws a big left but Gilliam blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gilliam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brennick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brennick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gilliam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brennick defends well.#SUB#
Gilliam has an active guard here but Brennick has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brennick trying to control from half guard but Gilliam is working away. #SUB#
Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilliam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brennick on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brennick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilliam keeps working.
Gilliam wants to improve his position but Brennick is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gilliam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thames Brennick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brennick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gilliam tries to roll over but Brennick keeps him under control.#T3#
Brennick 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.
Brennick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brennick prevents Gilliam from improving his position.
Brennick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brennick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilliam is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Brennick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gilliam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brennick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brennick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brennick is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilliam has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennick 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thames Brennick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gilliam misses with a takedown attempt - Brennick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilliam enables Brennick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilliam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brennick wants to pass the guard but Gilliam is keeping the position.
Brennick trying to control but Gilliam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennick controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Brennick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brennick has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Brennick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brennick throws a push kick but Gilliam slaps the foot to one side.
Gilliam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Brennick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brennick performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Brennick prevents Gilliam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brennick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brennick wants to take a breather but Gilliam is having none of it.
Brennick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilliam defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brennick in particular looking to stall.
Brennick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Brennick working the head and body with strikes.
Gilliam is in trouble now - Brennick has advanced to mount!
Brennick breaks from Gilliam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gilliam is trying desperately to improve position.
Brennick controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gilliam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gilliam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Gilliam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More stalling from Brennick.
Brennick somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kelly Gilliam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thames Brennick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennick has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thames Brennick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brennick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thames Brennick!
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