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Play
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Zednareh tries to bum rush Townsend with a series of wild strikes but Townsend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zenitram Zednareh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Townsend shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zednareh is trying to defend but Townsend finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Zednareh has one foot on Townsend's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zednareh fails with the takedown#CL#
and Townsend moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zednareh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zednareh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side.
Townsend tries to counter by clinching up but Zednareh breaks away and moves out of range.
Townsend slaps away a takedown attempt from Zednareh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenitram Zednareh.
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#
Townsend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Zednareh looking to slow down the pace here.
Townsend stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Townsend - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Townsend is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Townsend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Townsend jumps into guard, dragging Zednareh to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zednareh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zednareh trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Townsend 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.#T2#
Zednareh is looking to stand up but Townsend won't let him. #SUB#
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Townsend wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zednareh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zednareh postures up in Townsend's guard and throws a big left but Townsend blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zednareh.
Zednareh throws a head kick that misses.
Townsend seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Townsend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zednareh manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Zednareh rushes Townsend and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Townsend breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
Zednareh misses with a knee strike.
Zednareh being controlled against the cage.
Zednareh is trying to pull guard but Townsend has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zednareh up against the cage.
Townsend stalls. #T4#
Townsend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zednareh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Townsend gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Townsend seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zednareh is trying to control but can't.
Zednareh looks winded!
Townsend wants to get back to his feet.
Zednareh is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Townsend connects with a nice short shot to Zednareh's temple.
Townsend is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Townsend 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.
Nice strikes from Townsend there. #SUB#
Townsend is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Townsend dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Townsend pulls Zednareh into guard.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zednareh is one step ahead there.
Zednareh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Townsend is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Zednareh stands up from Townsend's guard - Zednareh perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Zednareh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Townsend doesn't seem phased though.
Zednareh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Townsend throws a quick counter head kick but Zednareh was just out of range.
Zednareh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Townsend is fending him off so far but Zednareh persists. Nope, Townsend circles away and we're back to standing.
Zednareh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zednareh doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away.
#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Zednareh back into the cage.#T2#
Townsend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Townsend drags the fight down to the ground.
Zednareh wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
Zednareh won't allow Townsend to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zednareh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Townsend is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zednareh, into his guard. #REVR#
Zednareh is breathing heavily.
Townsend stands up over Zednareh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Townsend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Townsend lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Townsend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Townsend wants to stand and escape but instead Zednareh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jeromy Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Townsend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zednareh is controlling him.
Townsend with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Zednareh can't handle though.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zednareh is one step ahead there.
Townsend has a closed guard, preventing Zednareh from standing up.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Zednareh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Townsend is trying to control the position but Zednareh postures up.
Townsend wants to sweep but no luck.
Zednareh stops Townsend from standing up.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Zednareh from controlling successfully. #ES#
Townsend manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zednareh is trying to pull guard but Townsend has him pressed against the cage.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenitram Zednareh.
Townsend holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zednareh letting Townsend take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Townsend dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zednareh shoots in looking for a takedown but Townsend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zednareh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Townsend was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zednareh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Townsend defends it nicely.
Zednareh misses with a takedown #CL#
and Townsend moves into the clinch.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenitram Zednareh.#TD#
Townsend pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zednareh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Townsend decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Zednareh throws a head kick but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zednareh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Townsend counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Townsend stands up. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Zednareh back into the cage.
Townsend lands a shot to the body.
Townsend trying to land knees to the body.
Zednareh misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Townsend crunches a lovely knee into Zednareh's ribcage.#TD#
Townsend pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend has control of Zednareh's left arm, preventing Zednareh from doing any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Townsend manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Townsend gets control of Zednareh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Townsend will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Townsend scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Townsend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Townsend is nestled in close to Zednareh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Townsend connects with a nice short shot to Zednareh's temple.
Zednareh taking some punishment here, with Townsend in his half guard. #T3#
Zednareh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zednareh has hold of Townsend's hands but Townsend slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zednareh taking some punishment here, with Townsend in his half guard.
Townsend working the head and body with strikes.
Zednareh wants to get back to his feet.
Townsend scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Townsend postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zednareh to stand up. #CL#
Townsend has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Townsend.#BC#
Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Townsend clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Townsend decides to pull guard. #T4##SU2#
Zednareh stands and steps away. Townsend gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zednareh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Townsend avoids it really well and circles away.
Townsend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zenitram Zednareh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeromy Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zednareh can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Lavinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lavinski closes the distance and clinches.
Lavinski looking for a takedown. #BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Townsend is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lavinski.
Townsend stuffs the takedown.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Lavinski.
A head kick misses from Lavinski.
Townsend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lavinski shoots for a double leg takedown but Townsend sprawls well. He's pushed Lavinski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lavinski looks for a takedown but Townsend sprawls well.
Townsend attempts a counter takedown but Lavinski avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavinski.
Lavinski closes the distance and clinches up with Townsend, looking for a takedown. Lavinski pushes Townsend against the cage but Townsend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Townsend lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lavinski misses with a takedown
and Townsend counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Townsend avoids the head kick by Lavinski.
Townsend throws a big counter combination but Lavinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trevor Lavinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Lavinski back into the cage.
Townsend stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lavinski letting Townsend take a breather here.#BC2#
Lavinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Townsend. No joy for Lavinski on that attempt. #CL#
Townsend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Townsend is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Lavinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lavinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lavinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Townsend avoids it.
Lavinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Townsend smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Lavinski tries for a takedown but Townsend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lavinski has managed to clinch.
Townsend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Townsend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavinski throws a right and a left that Townsend avoids nicely.
Lavinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side.
Lavinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lavinski throws a head kick but Townsend moves out of range.
#CL#
Townsend moves into the clinch.
Lavinski is looking to control Townsend's arms but Townsend gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lavinski has his back to the cage. #T4##TD2#
Lavinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lavinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Townsend scoring with some ground and pound.
Townsend chips away with some ground and pound.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavinski looking to control.
Townsend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Townsend stands up from Lavinski's guard - Townsend perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Townsend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lavinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Townsend slips a nice elbow through Lavinski's hands, connecting with Lavinski's forehead.
Lavinski trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Townsend 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#
Lavinski throws a body kick that misses.
And Townsend counters with a quick kick to the body but Lavinski blocks it.
A low kick from Lavinski is predictable there #CL#
and Townsend moves into the clinch.
Lavinski looking for a takedown.
Townsend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Townsend pulls guard.
Lavinski trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavinski looking to sit in guard and control but Townsend gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Townsend gets to his feet - Lavinski follows without any prompting. #T1#
Lavinski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeromy Townsend is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavinski tries to clinch up.
As Lavinski looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Lavinski just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Lavinski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Townsend quickly recovers to half guard.
Townsend looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lavinski blocks the strikes from Townsend.
Lavinski trying to control from Townsend's half guard. Townsend has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
Townsend has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lavinski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Lavinski tries to break the clinch but Townsend is controlling the position.
Townsend effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Townsend leaning against his opponent.
Townsend is looking to break free of the clinch but Lavinski has double underhooks.
Lavinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Townsend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Lavinski.#CL2#
Lavinski clinches up with Townsend and pushes him back against the cage.
Townsend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lavinski has him pressed against the cage.
Townsend landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Townsend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lavinski is breathing heavily.
Townsend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Townsend holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lavinski up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Townsend as the two fighters clinch.
Townsend dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lavinski jumps guard but Townsend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Townsend.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeromy Townsend.#TD2#
Lavinski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Townsend to the ground. Lavinski is now in Townsend's guard.
Lavinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lavinski tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Lavinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Townsend scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Lavinski is trying to control but can't.
Lavinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Townsend stands up from half guard. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Townsend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavinski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Townsend counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lavinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Townsend, which made it look bad.
Lavinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Lavinski looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Lavinski just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Townsend dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lavinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lavinski forces Townsend back against the cage and clinches.
Lavinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Townsend just leaning against Lavinski, taking a breather.
Townsend stalling the fight.
Lavinski looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lavinski keeps control of Townsend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeromy Townsend has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend avoiding damage as Lavinski throws knees to the body.
Townsend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Townsend landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Lavinski looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Lavinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavinski.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Lavinski.
Lavinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Townsend avoids it really well and circles away.
Lavinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Townsend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Townsend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeromy Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Townsend moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Townsend.
Townsend just leaning against Lavinski, taking a breather.
Lavinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Townsend lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Townsend breaks from the clinch.
Lavinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Townsend has Lavinski pushed against the cage.#BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavinski.
Lavinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Lavinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Townsend leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Lavinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Lavinski looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Lavinski just gets out of the way.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
Lavinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Townsend stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Townsend has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lavinski uses from the top position. #T4#
Lavinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Townsend works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavinski is stalling in the full guard.
Lavinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeromy Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavinski controlling from the top position.
Trevor Lavinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeromy Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Townsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavinski can do to turn this around?
Lavinski being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Townsend.#CL2#
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Townsend uses from the top position.
Townsend won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Townsend throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Stone has his foot on Townsend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Townsend works his way back into a safe position though.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has control of Townsend's left arm, preventing Townsend from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Townsend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Stone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsend lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend tries to stand but Stone is controlling from the bottom.
Townsend postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Townsend wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Townsend 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Townsend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stone 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Townsend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stone is pulling down on Townsend's head to control his posture.
Townsend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Townsend preventing the sweep. #SU#
Townsend gets to his feet - Stone follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Stone rushes Townsend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Townsend is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Townsend tries to tie him up.
Stone is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Townsend defends well and Stone ends up having to push Townsend into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone looks winded!#T3#
Townsend moves to clinch but Stone breaks away
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Stone takes the fight into the clinch.
Townsend can't break the clinch.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Townsend is looking to control Stone's arms but Stone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Townsend has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Townsend tries to tie him up.
Townsend stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Townsend leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeromy Townsend.
Stone shoots in but Townsend avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Stone.#T4#
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Townsend tries to counter with a takedown but Stone is quick to defend against it.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Townsend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Townsend slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Townsend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Townsend gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Jeromy Townsend will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Townsend blocks a head kick by Stone.
Townsend moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Townsend appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Stone.#TD#
Townsend manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stone is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stone is trying to drag Townsend to the mat but Townsend just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone is working for takedown but Townsend is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Townsend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Townsend is pushing Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Townsend taking a breather.
Townsend is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stone is keeping busy.#BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Townsend misses with the combination.
#T2#
Townsend moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone dives in and grabs Townsend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Townsend pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Stone avoids the head kick by Townsend.
Stone throws a leg kick #TD#
and Townsend counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that. #ES2#
Stone wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graham Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Townsend.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Townsend defends it nicely.
Townsend feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Townsend misses. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Townsend misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Townsend is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Townsend misses with a body punch.
Townsend looking to stall.
Townsend tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Jeromy Townsend is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Townsend as Stone shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Townsend misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeromy Townsend will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Townsend tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away.
#CL2#
Stone clinches.
A short right from Stone on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeromy Townsend has been cut.
Townsend tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Stone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Townsend walks away with a smile on his face. Stone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to clinch up.#TD#
Townsend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Stone trying to control here.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend 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.
Stone has hold of Townsend's hands but Townsend slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Townsend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Townsend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though. #SUB#
Townsend is looking for a kimura here.
Stone tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Stone trying to control here.
#T2#
Stone gets back to full guard.
Stone wants to stand up but Townsend is controlling him.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jeromy Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Townsend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Townsend wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Townsend working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Townsend connects with a couple of short punches.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle.
Townsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Townsend missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Townsend has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Townsend postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Townsend is one step ahead there. #T4#
Townsend with a nice head shot there.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsend distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Townsend landing some decent shots from guard.
Townsend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.#SU#
Townsend decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stone, up you get!
Townsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Graham Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeromy Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Townsend has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Namer shoots in for a double leg but Townsend sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Namer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Namer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Namer closes the distance and pushes Townsend back into the cage.
Namer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Townsend prevents it.
#TD#
Townsend pulls guard successfully.
Townsend is trying to control the position but Namer postures up.
Namer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsend looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Namer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet.
Namer prevents Townsend from improving his position.
Townsend tries to kick Namer off but Namer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Namer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
Namer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Townsend to regain full guard.
Namer wants to stand but Townsend has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Namer stands up from Townsend's guard - Namer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Townsend on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Namer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Townsend appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Namer.#T2#
Townsend stuffs the takedown.
Namer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Namer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away.
Namer fails to land with a series of punches.
Townsend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Namer tries to close the distance and clinch but Townsend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Namer closes the distance and clinches.
Townsend tries to land knees in the clinch but Namer avoids the damage to the body.
Namer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Townsend walks away with a smile on his face. Namer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Namer moves into range and clinches up with Townsend.
Namer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Townsend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Namer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Townsend defends it nicely.
No Namer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namer looks winded!#CL2#
Namer gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Townsend tries to score a body lock takedown but Namer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Townsend tries to pull guard but Namer won't allow it.
Townsend tries to throw a body punch but Namer avoids it by throwing Townsend back against the cage.
Townsend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namer looking for a takedown.
Townsend prevents the takedown attempt.
Namer has Townsend pressed against the cage, preventing Townsend from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Townsend really is a fat lump.
Townsend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Namer prevents it.
Namer gets underhooks to prevent Townsend's takedown attempt.
Townsend avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Namer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Townsend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Namer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Namer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Namer darts in looking for a takedown but Townsend gets double underhooks and turns Namer into the cage.
Namer looks for a takedown but Townsend sprawls well.
Namer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Namer.
Namer shoots in looking for a takedown. Townsend tries to sprawl out of it but Namer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Townsend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend stuffs the takedown attempt from Namer. Namer gets slowly back to his feet.
Namer is breathing heavily.
Townsend misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Townsend keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeromy Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Townsend moves into the clinch successfully.
Namer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Townsend pressing his opponent against the cage.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch but Namer keeps him there for the moment.
Namer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Townsend's efforts to push away.
Townsend is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Townsend - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Namer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsend after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Townsend jumps guard but Namer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Townsend is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Townsend wants to get back to striking at distance but Namer won't allow it.
Namer wants a takedown but no success here.
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Namer up against the cage.
Townsend slowing the pace effectively.
Townsend can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Townsend pushes Namer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Namer taking a breather.
Come on Townsend - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Namer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Namer swats away the attempt to clinch by Townsend.
Namer misses the body punch #TD#
and Townsend counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Townsend.
Townsend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Townsend wants to stand but Namer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Namer is trying to keep Townsend in close.
Townsend with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Townsend working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Namer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Townsend won't allow Namer to sweep him here.
Townsend landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Namer is working an open guard so Townsend takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Namer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Townsend's waist but Townsend gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Namer off to one side.
Townsend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Townsend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namer misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Townsend digs a right hand into Namer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Namer's gas tank. #TD#
Townsend wants the takedown. Namer is fighting it off but Townsend persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Namer's guard against the cage.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Namer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Townsend defends it easily.
Townsend scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Townsend dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Namer dives in for a single leg takedown but Townsend sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Townsend crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Namer - the referee stops the clock and Townsend gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Namer. Townsend manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Townsend stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Townsend wants to clinch up but Namer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Namer closes the distance and pushes Townsend back into the cage.
Townsend takes an elbow to the temple.
Townsend trying to stall but Namer improves his position.
Namer jumps guard but Townsend stands there with Namer around his waist. Namer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Townsend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Namer.
Namer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend tries to circle away but Namer has him pinned against the cage.
Townsend is trying to pull guard but Namer has him pressed against the cage.
Townsend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namer's elbow. #T1##BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Namer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Namer misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Townsend counters with a shoot takedown. Namer fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Namer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Townsend turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Townsend manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsend grinds an elbow into Namer's temple.
Townsend lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Townsend decides to stand up, so the ref orders Namer to his feet.
Namer doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away.
#T2#
Townsend misses with a wild combination.
Namer swings for the body but Townsend moves out of range.
Namer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Townsend gets caught napping as Namer dives in and scores a takedown. Townsend manages to retain guard.#T3#
Townsend looking for a sweep. Not yet Townsend, not yet. #ES#
Townsend pushes Namer off and gets back to his feet.
Namer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Townsend sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Townsend throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Namer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Namer gets caught flat footed, as Townsend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Namer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Townsend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Townsend stands and steps away. Namer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Townsend moves into range and clinches up with Namer.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch but Namer keeps him there for the moment.
Jeromy Townsend has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Townsend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Townsend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namer somewhat.#CL#
Townsend rushes Namer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!
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