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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Cotton throws a nice looking combination but Howler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Howler.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler moves out of range. #CL#
Cotton clinches.
Cotton has a couple of punches blocked by Howler.
#TD#
Cotton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cotton has Howler pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cotton working for a triangle but Howler defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Howler gets to his feet - Cotton follows without any prompting. #T1#
Howler throws a head kick that misses.
Howler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Emmanuel Cotton has been cut.
Howler throws a head kick that misses.
Cotton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Howler.#CL#
Cotton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Howler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Howler.
Cotton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotton doesn't manage to clinch there - Howler circles away.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotton.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Howler looks winded!#TD#
Cotton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cotton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howler is just riding it out for now. Cotton eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Cotton decides to stand up.
Howler misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Cotton shoots in and drives through. Howler sprawls well.
Howler throws a head kick that misses.
Cotton shoots in but no luck this time.
Howler misses with a head kick.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Cotton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howler throws a counter combo.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler is having none of it. #CL#
Howler gets tackled into the cage by Cotton. Cotton maintains the clinch.
Cotton is trying to pull guard but Howler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cotton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Cotton blocks a head kick by Howler.
Cotton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howler unleashes a big counter combination but Cotton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4##TD#
Howler gets caught flat footed, as Cotton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cotton manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Howler is defending against the submission attempts here by Cotton.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cotton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haki Howler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Cotton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cotton is looking to clinch but Howler is avoiding it.
Howler tries a head kick but it misses.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Howler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotton is looking for a counter combo.
Howler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler is having none of it.
Cotton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emmanuel Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotton throws a series of strikes that have Howler backpedaling.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton thuds a left hand into Howler's body.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Howler is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cotton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cotton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Cotton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cotton landing with the ground and pound.
Howler is looking to stand back up but Cotton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Howler.
Howler is trying to stand.
Emmanuel Cotton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cotton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howler sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cotton is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howler wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Cotton stands up from half guard.
Howler stuffs the takedown.
Howler stuffs the takedown.
As Cotton backs off Howler throws a huge counter combo but Cotton manages to avoid it all.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Howler.
#TD#
Cotton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3##SU#
Cotton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Cotton moves into the clinch.
Cotton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cotton prevents Howler from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Cotton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Cotton gets to his feet. Howler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cotton closes the distance and clinches up with Howler, looking for a takedown. Cotton pushes Howler against the cage but Howler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Howler misses with a head kick.
Cotton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Howler misses with a head kick.
Haki Howler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cotton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cotton is in Howler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Cotton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Cotton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Cotton has closed the distance and engaged Howler in a clinch.
Cotton is trying to drag Howler to the mat but Howler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cotton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howler walks away with a smile on his face. Cotton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cotton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Howler wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Cotton is trying to work for a kimura but Howler is defending well.
#SUB#
Cotton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cotton wants to work for an arm triangle but Howler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cotton seems to be looking for submissions.
Howler pushes Cotton off looking to stand but Cotton dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Cotton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cotton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howler on his heels. He'll look to pass Howler's guard now, I'm sure.
Howler wants to get back to his feet but Cotton passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Howler wants to stand back up but Cotton manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Cotton decides to stand back up. Cotton steps back and let's Howler get back to his feet.#TD#
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Cotton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Cotton darts in and clinches Howler up against the cage.
Cotton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton wants a takedown.
#T4##BC#
Cotton manages to break the clinch.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Cotton tries to close the distance and clinch but Howler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howler is fending him off so far but Cotton persists. Nope, Howler circles away and we're back to standing.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cotton tries to clinch there but Howler circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Cotton blocks a head kick by Howler.
Cotton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Howler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emmanuel Cotton.
I think Cotton 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Cotton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Cotton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotton tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Cotton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilson! But no joy.
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Cotton lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Cotton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Cotton decides to return to a standing position.
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Cotton wants to clinch.#T2#
Cotton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cotton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cotton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cotton is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Cotton tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilson. #CUT2#
It looks like Emmanuel Cotton has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cotton closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Cotton wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Cotton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cotton looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Cotton backing away here, and Wilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cotton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson wants to clinch.
It appears Cotton was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotton.
Cotton misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cotton tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Cotton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Cotton's cut.
That's time! Cotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cotton tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries a quick counter leg kick but Cotton is wise to it.
Cotton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cotton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Cotton persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Cotton 's knee. #TD#
Cotton gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard.#ES2#
Wilson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cotton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Cotton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cotton shoots and misses
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Cotton is rocked!
Cotton walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cotton limp body while Wilson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Wilson!
Our winner, James Wilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor lands a jab.
Cotton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Cotton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cotton is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cotton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cotton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Cotton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor wants to improve his position but instead Cotton has moved into half guard.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cotton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cotton seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cotton is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Taylor wants to control but Cotton passes into side.
#SUB#
Cotton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Cotton keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cotton easily slips into full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cotton working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cotton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taylor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Cotton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Emmanuel Cotton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cotton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Cotton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Cotton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Cotton prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor tries to break free but Cotton pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Cotton keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Cotton is controlling the position.
Cotton tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cotton jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Cotton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Cotton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Taylor rushes Cotton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Cotton is controlling him.#TD#
Cotton successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Cotton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor throws a strike but Cotton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Taylor wants to sweep here but Cotton controlling him for the moment.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cotton stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.#T2##SU#
Cotton stands up from Taylor's guard - Cotton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cotton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Cotton in a clinch.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotton backwards. #BC#
Cotton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Cotton against the cage.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cotton has double underhooks.
Cotton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Cotton jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cotton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Cotton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotton takes one on the button.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Cotton.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotton doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotton lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor clobbers Cotton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cotton tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Cotton and pushes him back against the cage.
Cotton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cotton has double underhooks.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor tries to circle away but Cotton has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Cotton is controlling him.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Cotton tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Cotton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cotton has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
#TD#
Cotton pulls guard successfully.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Cotton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Cotton is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Cotton controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Cotton gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Cotton has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Cotton closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotton prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Steven Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor is working Cotton over against the cage.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cotton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cotton tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cotton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Cotton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cotton gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Cotton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Cotton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Cotton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cotton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Cotton darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Taylor.
Cotton tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Cotton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Taylor tries to kick Cotton off in order to stand up. Cotton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton gets to mount! Taylor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Taylor reaches up to try and control the position but Cotton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Taylor rolls and tries to escape and now Cotton has his back!
Cotton controlling well, preventing Taylor from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Taylor won't enjoy being in this position. Cotton looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Taylor is tapping - it's over boys! Cotton picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emmanuel Cotton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Varnlish gets a double leg takedown into Cotton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varnlish.
Cotton wants to stand but Varnlish is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Varnlish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cotton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Varnlish has Cotton in his guard.#REVR#
Varnlish wants to control but Cotton passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Cotton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varnlish defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varnlish is looking for a sweep. Cotton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Cotton seems to be looking for submissions.
Varnlish is looking for a sweep. Cotton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varnlish gets back to full guard.
Varnlish is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Varnlish is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cotton wants to stand but Varnlish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Varnlish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cotton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Varnlish throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cotton escapes and throws Varnlish's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Cotton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Varnlish can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Cotton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Varnlish to his feet.
Cotton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varnlish moves away.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Varnlish.
Cotton appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Varnlish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotton's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Varnlish looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Varnlish trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Varnlish has gone for a leg lock! Cotton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Varnlish's guard.#REVR##SU#
Cotton stands and steps away. Varnlish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varnlish throws a combination that misses
and Cotton counters with a one-two to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Varnlish.
Varnlish throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cotton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Cotton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cotton has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cotton has hold of one of Varnlish's legs. Varnlish is fighting the takedown attempt but Cotton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Varnlish is controlling Cotton's posture.
Varnlish working a defensive guard but Cotton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Varnlish is looking for a sweep.
Varnlish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varnlish trying to control from the bottom.
Cotton stops Varnlish from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cotton connects with a nice short shot to Varnlish's temple. #SUB#
Cotton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cotton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Varnlish is trying to maintain the position but Cotton is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cotton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varnlish has managed to free his arm - good work.
Varnlish tries to kick Cotton off but Cotton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varnlish is looking to clinch.
Cotton slips a jab and a cross from Varnlish.
Cotton fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Varnlish closes the distance and pushes Cotton back into the cage.#TD2#
Varnlish is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cotton can't fight it off and eventually Varnlish manages to take the fight to the floor. Cotton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Varnlish wants to pass the guard but Cotton is keeping the position.#T3#
Varnlish trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Cotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotton, not yet.
Cotton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varnlish is controlling him.
Varnlish tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotton is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Varnlish trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varnlish lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Varnlish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cotton wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Varnlish is working for a submission of some sort.
Varnlish is looking to stall here but Cotton recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Varnlish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cotton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varnlish did well to prevent Cotton getting side control.
Varnlish pushes Cotton off but Cotton dives into side control.
#ES2#
Varnlish sneaks out the side door and pushes Cotton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cotton keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Varnlish takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cotton manages to break the clinch.
Varnlish stuffs the takedown.
Varnlish unleashes a big counter combination but Cotton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Varnlish misses with a hook. Cotton ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Varnlish shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varnlish showed some decent athleticism there.
Cotton wants to improve his position but Varnlish is controlling well.
#T1#
Varnlish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varnlish trying to control from half guard but Cotton is working away.
Cotton pushes Varnlish off looking to stand but Varnlish dives back in and keeps control.
Cotton won't allow Varnlish to pass to mount.
Cotton wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotton wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cotton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Varnlish is looking to pass Cotton's guard but actually Cotton recovers to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varnlish trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Varnlish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varnlish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Varnlish wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Varnlish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotton to the mat! Cotton manages to get full guard.
Varnlish wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving.
Varnlish throws an elbow that misses. Cotton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varnlish's guard. Nice move by Cotton!#REVR##T3#
Cotton wants to get up but he can't break Varnlish's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cotton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varnlish wants to sweep but no luck.
Varnlish trying to control the position.
Varnlish pulls Cotton in close to prevent any damage.
Cotton wants to stand but Varnlish is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varnlish is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Cotton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cotton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Cotton stands up from Varnlish's guard - Cotton perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Varnlish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varnlish 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Varnlish!
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