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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sawyer gets tackled into the cage by Mcgraugh. Mcgraugh maintains the clinch.
Mcgraugh keeps control of Sawyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mcgraugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Mcgraugh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck for Mcgraugh with that takedown attempt.
Mcgraugh fails with a takedown attempt.
Sawyer misses with a head kick.
Mcgraugh throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgraugh scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Earle Sawyer has been cut.
Sawyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcgraugh.#CL2#
Mcgraugh rushes Sawyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgraugh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Mcgraugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Earle Sawyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mcgraugh gets a clinch.
Sawyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgraugh won't allow it.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Mcgraugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgraugh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Mcgraugh.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgraugh is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Sawyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sawyer trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Mcgraugh decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mcgraugh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sawyer passes into half guard.
Mcgraugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ground and pound from Sawyer.
Sawyer working the head and body with strikes.
Mcgraugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Sawyer slips a nice elbow through Mcgraugh's hands, connecting with Mcgraugh's forehead.
Mcgraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sawyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Sawyer working Mcgraugh over with strikes.
Sawyer drops an elbow to the side of Mcgraugh's head. #T3#
Mcgraugh has hold of Sawyer's hands but Sawyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgraugh has hold of Sawyer's hands but Sawyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgraugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sawyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgraugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sawyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgraugh has a hand on Sawyer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sawyer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Mcgraugh tries to improve his position but Sawyer has taken his back! Sawyer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mcgraugh tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sawyer pushes Mcgraugh away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Earle Sawyer!
The defeated Cory Mcgraugh had this to say: 'I like turtles '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sawyer tries to clinch but Constainou moves out of range. #TD2#
Constainou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sawyer to the mat! Sawyer manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constainou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sawyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Constainou.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Constainou looking to pass the guard.
Constainou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sawyer has his foot on Constainou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Constainou works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constainou wants to stand but Sawyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Constainou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Constainou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sawyer looking to control but Constainou passes into half guard.
Constainou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Constainou content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Constainou wants to stand up but Sawyer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Constainou slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Constainou seems to be looking for submissions.
Sawyer wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sawyer is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ille Constainou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Constainou closes the distance and clinches.
Sawyer has Constainou pressed against the cage.
Sawyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Constainou breaks the clinch.
Sawyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Constainou just misses with a punch to the body.
Constainou shoots in but Sawyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Sawyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD2#
Constainou manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sawyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Constainou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sawyer has managed to get both his arms back between Constainou's legs - danger averted.
Constainou is controlling Sawyer's posture.#SUB2#
Constainou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer stopping the sweep attempt from Constainou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ille Constainou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Constainou takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Constainou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Constainou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Constainou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Constainou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constainou passes to side control.
Constainou works to advance to full mount. Sawyer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SU2#
Constainou stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Sawyer gets tackled into the cage by Constainou. Constainou maintains the clinch.
Sawyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constainou avoids the elbow strike from Sawyer, against the cage.
Constainou tries to pull guard but Sawyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Constainou drops back down to his feet.
Sawyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Constainou jumps guard and drags Sawyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sawyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Constainou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Sawyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sawyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Constainou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sawyer uses it to pass to side control.
Sawyer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sawyer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Constainou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sawyer.
Constainou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sawyer. #T3#
Sawyer working the strikes but Constainou uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Constainou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sawyer.
Constainou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Constainou.
Sawyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Constainou throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SUB2#
Constainou has an active guard here but Sawyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ille Constainou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Constainou is trying to stand up here but Sawyer is controlling him well. #T4#
Sawyer is thwarting Constainou's attempts to control the position.
Constainou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sawyer thows a huge punch but Constainou dodges it nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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!#TD2#
Sawyer tries to sprawl but Constainou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sawyer is looking for a sweep. Constainou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Constainou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sawyer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ille Constainou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sawyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sawyer misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Constainou.
#CUT2#
It looks like Earle Sawyer has been cut.
Constainou tries for a takedown but Sawyer circles away easily
and Sawyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Constainou tries for a takedown but Sawyer circles away easily
and Sawyer counters with a series of strikes. Constainou will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer throws a right hand that Constainou ducks under and follows up with a left that Constainou also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Constainou rushes Sawyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Constainou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sawyer after a bit of a struggle.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ille Constainou.#T1#
Constainou can't get the takedown.
Sawyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Constainou won't allow it.
Constainou tries to pull guard but Sawyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Constainou drops back down to his feet.
Constainou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sawyer tries to break the clinch but Constainou is controlling the position.
Sawyer stops a takedown attempt from Constainou.
#TD2#
Constainou works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Constainou stopping the sweep attempt from Sawyer.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Constainou from controlling successfully.
Constainou 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. #T2#
Constainou won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
Constainou is in close to Sawyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Constainou stays in close to Sawyer's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Constainou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Constainou tries to clinch but Sawyer is having none of it. #T3##TD2#
Constainou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Constainou is chipping away with strikes.
Sawyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Sawyer looking for a sweep but Constainou has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sawyer is looking to improve his position but Constainou isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Constainou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sawyer is on top in guard.
#T4#
Sawyer cracks Constainou with a solid left hand.
Constainou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Constainou has his hands on Sawyer's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ille Constainou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Constainou 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ille Constainou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Jam throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Jam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jim Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sawyer misses with a low kick.
Sawyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Jam shoots in for a double leg but Sawyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sawyer swinging wildly here.
Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sawyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sawyer.
Jam working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer stalling in the clinch.
Sawyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sawyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Sawyer stalls. #T1#
The referee calls for Sawyer to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Sawyer.
Sawyer has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Sawyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Jam prevents a body shot from Sawyer.
Sawyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sawyer lands a right hand.
Sawyer avoiding damage.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick by Sawyer misses
and Jam counters with a three punch combo that has Sawyer backing up. Sawyer nods at Jam to acknowledge the strikes.
Jam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sawyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Sawyer darts in and clinches Jam up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sawyer lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Sawyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Sawyer rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Sawyer to work.
#T3#
Jam is trying to push Sawyer away but Sawyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sawyer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Sawyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam lands a glancing blow to the side of Sawyer's head.#CL#
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches.
Sawyer misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Sawyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Sawyer won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sawyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sawyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sawyer throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Sawyer has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Sawyer slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Sawyer
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jam looks for a takedown but Sawyer sprawls well.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Sawyer darts in and clinches Jam up against the cage.
Sawyer is pushing Jam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sawyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jam is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Jam takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sawyer gets a clinch. #BC#
Sawyer breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Sawyer
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam misses with a takedown attempt - Sawyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jam connects with a nice looking jab.
Jam is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sawyer pinned against the cage. Sawyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jam.#T2#
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Sawyer misses with the combination.
Jam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
Sawyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
Sawyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jam.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Sawyer slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Jam.
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!#CL#
Sawyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sawyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sawyer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Sawyer trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks from the clinch.
Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sawyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sawyer.
Sawyer working aggressively here.
Sawyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sawyer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Sawyer missing with knees to the body.
Jam avoiding damage as Sawyer throws knees to the body.
Jam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sawyer stalling against the cage.
Sawyer has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sawyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jam.
Jam avoiding damage as Sawyer throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Jam.
#CL#
Sawyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sawyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jam is defending well for now.
Sawyer slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sawyer clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jam blocks it with crossed arms.
Sawyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sawyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sawyer stalling against the cage.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Sawyer has him pressed against the cage.
Jam tries to break free but Sawyer pushes him back against the cage.
Sawyer throws a head punch that misses.
Sawyer leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range. #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.
Jam has a takedown stuffed.
Jam with a jab.
Jam avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Sawyer throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Sawyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sawyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jam avoids a kick to the body.
Jam throws a right hand that Sawyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Sawyer also avoids with ease.
Sawyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jam throws a series of strikes that have Sawyer backpedaling.
Jam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Sawyer has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC#
Sawyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawyer misses with a body kick.
Jam looks to land a combination but Sawyer avoids it well. #CL#
Sawyer rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sawyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Sawyer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sawyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Earle Sawyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sawyer lands a body shot. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sawyer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Earle Sawyer.
Jam misses with a wild combination.
Jam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
As Jam looks to move away, Sawyer throws a big counter combo but Jam just gets out of the way.
Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sawyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jim Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earle Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sawyer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sawyer takes one to the side of the head.
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 Earle Sawyer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sawyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earle Sawyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalua has a takedown stuffed.
Sawyer misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Sawyer. #TD2#
Kalua shoots in and bounces Sawyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kalua trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kalua pushing down on Sawyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sawyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sawyer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sawyer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kalua pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kalua is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalua trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Kalua looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sawyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Kalua goes for an armbar but Sawyer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sawyer.
Sawyer postures up.
Sawyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sawyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sawyer throws a strike but Kalua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Kalua from controlling successfully.
Kalua passes Sawyer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Kalua is trying to control. Sawyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sawyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalua is looking to stall here but Sawyer recovers full guard.
Kalua stands up over Sawyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sawyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalua on the ground.
Sawyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalua landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kalua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sawyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalua, into his guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Kalua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalua looks winded!
Kalua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sawyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Kalua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sawyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalua moves out of range as Sawyer throws a body kick.
Kalua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalua blocks the leg kick.
Kalua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sawyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalua somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sawyer counter with a right hand.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Kalua.#T1#
Kalua throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sawyer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Kalua manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sawyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kalua is breathing heavily.
Kalua fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sawyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sawyer taking a breather.
Sawyer slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Sawyer has Kalua pushed against the cage.
Sawyer slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Earle Sawyer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalua or perhaps it was just good defense by Sawyer, which made it look bad.
Earle Sawyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sawyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Sawyer is stalling here.
Sawyer effectively controlling the action here.
Sawyer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sawyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalua is defending well for now.
Sawyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalua backwards.
Kalua blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sawyer.
Sawyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalua avoids the damage to the body.
Sawyer taking a breather.#T4#
Sawyer avoiding damage.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalua has a takedown stuffed.
Kalua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kalua dives in for a single leg takedown but Sawyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer stuffs the takedown.
Kalua misses with a takedown attempt - Sawyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sawyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Kalua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sawyer has closed the distance and engaged Kalua in a clinch.
Sawyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Kalua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sawyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Sawyer does no damage. #CL#
Sawyer pushes Kalua up against the cage in a clinch.
Sawyer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sawyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Kalua has been cut.
Sawyer stops a takedown attempt from Kalua.
Kalua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sawyer.#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Kalua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Sawyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sawyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalua dives in for a single leg takedown but Sawyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalua.
Sawyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sawyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalua shoots in looking for a takedown but Sawyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Sawyer connects with a body shot that sends Kalua's belly button to the back.
Sawyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Sawyer clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sawyer.
Sawyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sawyer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sawyer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kalua tries to pull guard but Sawyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalua drops back down to his feet.
Sawyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Sawyer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sawyer working Kalua over with knees to the body.
Sawyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalua can do to turn this around?
Sawyer stalling the fight.
Earle Sawyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalua is working for takedown but Sawyer is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Sawyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earle Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sawyer 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earle Sawyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Sawyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sawyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawyer, not yet.
Ford trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ford won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
Ford with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sawyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ford gets to his feet. Sawyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ford closes the distance and clinches up with Sawyer, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes Sawyer against the cage but Sawyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Sawyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sawyer defends well and Ford ends up having to push Sawyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Ford.
Ford avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
#T1#
Ford looks for a takedown but Sawyer sprawls well.
Ford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sawyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sawyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sawyer defends it well.
Ford shoots for a double leg takedown but Sawyer sprawls well. He's pushed Ford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Sawyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford trying to control the position but instead, Sawyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ford into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sawyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ford jumps guard but Sawyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2#
Ford manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is pulling down on Sawyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Sawyer, at least for the moment.
Sawyer distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sawyer is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sawyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford is looking to sweep but instead, Sawyer has passed into half guard.
Ford trying to control but Sawyer postures up.
#T3#
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ford taking some punishment here, with Sawyer in his half guard.
Sawyer prevents Ford from improving his position.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sawyer 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.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sawyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Ford wants to improve his position but Sawyer is controlling well.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ford trying to control but Sawyer postures up.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Sawyer connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sawyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Sawyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Sawyer as Ford shoots in.
Ford tries to clinch but Sawyer moves away
and Sawyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sawyer is looking to clinch but Ford is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sawyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sawyer after a bit of a struggle.
Sawyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ford is trying to drag Sawyer to the mat but Sawyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Ford.#T1#
Ford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sawyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sawyer is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Sawyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Sawyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Earle Sawyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Sawyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sawyer postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sawyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sawyer cracks Ford with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Ford is rocked!#T2#
Sawyer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ford'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 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Earle Sawyer!
The defeated Rob Ford had this to say: 'I am still learning. I will get right back into the gym and continue to improve my ground game'.
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