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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Morais has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Gregory decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morais's guard.
Gregory cracks Morais with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Morais looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gregory passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morais has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gregory is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Gregory content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morais trying to control here.
Morais is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gregory is staying active.#SUB2#
Morais actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Gregory there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Morais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morais actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Morais looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gregory lands a nice short elbow.
Gregory is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
Morais looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gregory pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gregory unloading with bombs!
Gregory with a couple of short strikes.
Gregory lands a nice shot to the head.
Morais is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morais tries to hold on but Gregory postures up.
Morais looks winded!#T4#
Gregory takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morais is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morais bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morais misses with a takedown #TD#
and Gregory counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gregory.
Gregory 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.
Gregory working some strikes from top position.
Timmy Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Morais has his feet on Gregory's thighs here. He's pushed Gregory off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gregory screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Morais!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Goyo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gregory napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gregory parries the strikes from Goyo easily there. Goyo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gregory to escape.
Goyo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Goyo working the ground and pound.
Gregory is trying to escape the position but Goyo is controlling the position.
It looks like Goyo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Goyo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gregory is trying to control Goyo's posture but Goyo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goyo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goyo working away.
Gregory is trying to escape the position but Goyo is controlling the position.
Goyo landing strikes.
Gregory seems a little lost for a moment, as Goyo dominates the positioning.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here.
Goyo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregory is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goyo connects with a decent elbow.
Gregory is pushing Goyo's head away, looking to escape. Goyo manages to hold on to the position though.
Goyo is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory wants to control but Goyo postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and Goyo moves out of range easily.
Goyo feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Gregory dives in and scores a takedown into Goyo's guard.#ES2#
Goyo pushes Gregory off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Goyo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gregory being controlled here, momentarily.
Goyo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gregory wants to sweep here but Goyo controlling him for the moment.
Gregory seems keen to control Goyo's posture.#SUB#
Gregory working for a triangle but Goyo defends it easily.
Goyo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Goyo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Goyo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gregory!
Gregory wants to control but Goyo postures up.
Goyo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Goyo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goyo prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Goyo wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy.
Gael Goyo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregory tries to improve position but can't.
Goyo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gregory wants to control but Goyo postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goyo misses with a takedown attempt - Gregory sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goyo fails with a takedown attempt.
Goyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Gregory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gael Goyo.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goyo but Goyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goyo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL#
Goyo gets tackled into the cage by Gregory. Gregory maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Goyo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gregory is trying to keep an underhook but Goyo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goyo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES#
Gregory makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Gregory bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Goyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Goyo trying to control but Gregory flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gregory tightening his grip on Goyo, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gregory is persistently looking for the submission but Goyo is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Goyo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Goyo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Goyo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregory is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goyo trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gregory struggling a bit here.
Gregory manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gregory is stalling here. Goyo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gregory seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goyo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goyo controlling the position from side mount.
Goyo wants to control but Gregory is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gregory takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goyo working away.
Gregory tries to escape but Goyo is in control.
Gregory sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goyo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Goyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goyo not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gregory tries to roll over but Goyo keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gregory clinches up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Gregory successfully pulls guard.
Goyo wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Gregory bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goyo's guard. #REVR#
Gregory sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goyo working a defensive guard here.
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 Timmy Gregory.
I think Gregory 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Gregory!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gregory as Torres shoots in.
Gregory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gregory sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.#CL2#
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregory, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gregory counters with a left and a right that stings Torres.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Gregory could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Gregory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torres to keep the fight standing.
Gregory is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gregory to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Torres instigates a clinch.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Gregory tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard.
Gregory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gregory wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Gregory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Torres is looking to stand up but Gregory isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Gregory takes the fight into the clinch.
Gregory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Torres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregory just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gregory gets control of Torres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gregory will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Gregory utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Gregory manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres shoots in and drives through. Gregory sprawls well.
Torres looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory stuffs the takedown.
Gregory went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Torres gets a clinch.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregory is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory 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#
The fighters circling - Gregory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregory slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Timmy Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Torres has Gregory up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregory jumps guard but Torres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Gregory counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Gregory in a clinch.
Torres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Torres.#T1#
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gregory counter with a right hand.
Torres is breathing heavily.#TD#
Gregory looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gregory keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gregory working over Torres with some ground and pound. Torres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gregory looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gregory keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregory winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Gregory working over Torres with some ground and pound. Torres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Gregory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Gregory stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torres to get to his feet.
Gregory scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Torres pushes Gregory off but Gregory dives into side control.
#T3##SU#
Gregory stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Gregory.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gregory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gregory is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent Gregory's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torres.
Gregory has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gregory wants the takedown. Torres is fighting it off but Gregory persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torres's guard against the cage.#T4#
Gregory content to stall in guard here.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Torres misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Torres has his feet on Gregory's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Torres rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregory's calf.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregory, which made it look bad.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Torres.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Gregory throws a combination. Torres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Gregory gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torres to keep the fight standing.
Gregory is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Torres landing knees to the body.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torres to keep the fight standing.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Gregory is controlling him.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregory drops back down to his feet.
Torres can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gregory closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregory tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregory fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3##TD#
Gregory feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Gregory changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gregory controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gregory working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gregory postures up.
#T4#
Gregory stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Gregory has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torres is proving hard to escape from.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gregory finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Rony Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmy Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
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 Timmy Gregory.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Gregory!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Paixao shoots in and bounces Gregory off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paixao wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Paixao is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregory has wrist control.
Gregory is pulling down on Paixao's head to control his posture.
Paixao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paixao passes into half guard.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paixao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Paixao seems content to control.
Paixao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working. #T1#
Still in half guard, Paixao seems content to control.#SUB2#
Paixao is looking for a kimura but Gregory is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paixao to get the leverage.
Paixao is keen to just control but Gregory is a slippery customer.
Gregory wants to control but Paixao is keeping busy.
Gregory landing small, sideways elbows.
Paixao is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paixao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paixao in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paixao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Gregory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Gregory has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paixao is proving hard to escape from.
Gregory won't allow Paixao to sweep him here.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Gregory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Paixao looking for a guillotine here but Gregory defends easily.
Gregory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paixao is pulling down on Gregory's head to control his posture.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Paixao instigates a clinch.
Paixao stalling the fight.
#TD#
Gregory pulls guard effortlessly.
Gregory has control of Paixao's left arm, preventing Paixao from doing any damage.
Paixao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paixao throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paixao working away.
The strikes coming from Paixao are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Paixao tries to score with some ground and pound. Gregory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Paixao 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#
Paixao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Gregory pulls guard successfully.
Paixao prevents Gregory from getting back to his feet.
Paixao looking to pass the guard.
Gregory trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Paixao from controlling successfully.
Paixao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Gregory is looking to stand back up but Paixao counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gregory.
Paixao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gregory wants to control but Paixao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paixao wants to stand up but Gregory is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paixao on the ground.
Paixao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Paixao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gregory on his heels. He'll look to pass Gregory's guard now, I'm sure.
Gregory is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paixao dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
Gregory can't do much from the bottom here.
Paixao tries to score with some ground and pound. Gregory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paixao in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gregory is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Gregory takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Paixao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gregory has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paixao but great work by Gregory.
Paixao is trying to get back to half guard.
Gregory prevents Paixao from escaping the position.
Paixao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gregory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paixao is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Paixao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paixao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gregory is fighting to break Paixao's control of his arms but Paixao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gregory controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paixao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Paixao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Paixao gets a double leg takedown into Gregory's guard.
Paixao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregory is retaining full guard.
Paixao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gregory's head.
Gregory seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gregory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael Paixao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paixao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Gregory throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Paixao won't allow Gregory to sweep him here.
Paixao slips nicely into half guard.
Paixao tries to stand and escape but Gregory is controlling the position.
Paixao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paixao not doing much here.
Gregory preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Paixao pushes Gregory up against the cage in a clinch.
Paixao stalls.
Paixao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregory up against the cage.#BC2#
Paixao breaks the clinch.
Paixao tries a head kick but it misses.
Paixao fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Paixao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gregory sprawls well. Gregory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paixao gets slowly back to his feet.
Paixao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Paixao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregory tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paixao smiles and moves away.
Rafael Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paixao has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gregory counters by moving into the clinch.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Paixao.
Gregory wants a takedown.
#T4#
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Gregory manages to pull guard.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paixao controls the pace.
Paixao prevents Gregory from getting back to his feet.
Gregory is pulling down on Paixao's head to control his posture.
Paixao forces his way into half guard.
Paixao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Paixao is very close to passing his half guard.
Timmy Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Paixao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paixao is looking to advance position but Gregory won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Paixao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paixao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Paixao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gregory manages to pull guard.
Fonseca tries to stand but Gregory is controlling from the bottom.
Fonseca works over Gregory with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fonseca on the ground.
Gregory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonseca .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonseca throws a strike but Gregory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fonseca pulls Gregory in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Fonseca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gregory should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fonseca has tightened it up now! Gregory should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francisco Javier Fonseca !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gregory avoids it really well and circles away.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Gregory counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gregory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Souza misses #TD#
and Gregory counters with a single leg into guard. Souza didn't expect that.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gregory postures up in Souza's guard and throws a big left but Souza blocks it.
Gregory not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souza trying to control the position.
Gregory working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Souza is trying to keep Gregory in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Gregory is not content to let Souza control the position.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gregory is positioning himself well to prevent Souza advancing to mount.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gregory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Gregory has his hands clasped together around Souza's back. He's all about the action.
Souza wants to take a breather but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Souza prevents Gregory from improving his position.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Gregory defends the submission attempt.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Gregory is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souza stalling away here and it's allowed Gregory to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gregory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Souza has hold of one of Gregory's legs. Gregory is fighting the takedown attempt but Souza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gregory pulls Souza in to control the position.
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 Timmy Gregory will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Souza leaves Gregory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gregory avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Gregory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antonio Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza fails with the takedown#TD#
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gregory working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza is trying to control the position but Gregory postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gregory has passed into side control.
Timmy Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Souza wants to control but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory landing strikes from the mount and Souza is in trouble! #T2#
Gregory controlling from the full mount.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Gregory pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Souza tries to hold on but Gregory postures up.
Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Gregory is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Gregory takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Gregory maintains control.
Gregory lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souza hang on?
Gregory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Gregory lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Gregory has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregory avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Gregory raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory blocks Souza's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Souza misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Souza!
Souza bucks up and tries to throw Gregory off but instead Gregory has got his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Souza as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gregory!
Souza is taking damage to the body and head.
Souza is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gregory has the hooks in. Souza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Gregory slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gregory is punishing Souza with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!#SUB#
Gregory is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Souza won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gregory off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Gregory!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kape is defended easily by Gregory.
Kape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Kape drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gregory taking a bit of punishment here - Kape scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape 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.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Gregory is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kape scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gregory to see if he's OK.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face as Kape controls the position.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet but Kape drags him back down.#SUB2#
Kape tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kape has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kape just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Kape is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregory is defending well.
Kape trying to control the position but Gregory is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregory is looking to reverse the position.
Gregory is not content to let Kape control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kape tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kape has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Kape stands up and beckons Gregory to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Kape has managed to clinch.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kape.
Gregory is trying to drag Kape to the mat but Kape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kape ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kape no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kape is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kape working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Gregory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kape working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manel Kape dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gregory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregory wants it to stay on the feet.
Gregory seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gregory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregory wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Gregory tries to keep at a distance but Kape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Kape is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kape fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
Kape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregory's efforts to push away.#TD#
Gregory has hold of one of Kape's legs. Kape is fighting the takedown attempt but Gregory gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape wants to stand and escape but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Kape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kape looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Gregory trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kape's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kape is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kape wants to control but Gregory passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kape trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but Kape is defending well.
Kape trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kape lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Kape.
#T3#
Kape darts in looking for a takedown but Gregory gets double underhooks and turns Kape into the cage.
Kape is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kape looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Gregory escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kape trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Gregory wants to sweep here but Kape controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kape content to stall in guard here.
Kape is looking to advance position but Gregory has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kape is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gregory cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kape can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kape shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kape's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kape shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregory slips a jab and a cross from Kape.
Gregory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kape misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gregory moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gregory ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregory no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is pulling down on Kape's head. It's preventing any offense from Kape, at least for the moment.
Kape loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kape trying to move into half guard but instead Gregory has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Gregory wants to control from the top but Kape keeps moving.
Gregory showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kape is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregory is aware though and is defending well.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gregory trying to control but Kape is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kape working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregory.
Gregory wants to stand and escape but instead Kape has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gregory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Kape tries to pass.
Kape slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Manel Kape has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Kape decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Timmy Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory tries to clinch but Kape is having none of it.
Kape throws a counter combo.#CL#
Gregory has managed to clinch.
Gregory drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kape gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Kape to the mat.
#T4#
Kape wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Kape throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kape is stalling in the full guard.
Kape wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kape drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kape jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Timmy Gregory.
I think Gregory 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manel Kape!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ricket misses with a head kick.
Gregory is looking to counter punch.
Gregory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gregory doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricket circles away.
A head kick misses from Ricket.
Gregory takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Ricket throws a nice head kick!
Gregory on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricket scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#
Gregory is rocked!
Ricket circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gregory drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ricket follows Gregory to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Ricket!
Ricardo Ricket bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murdock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Murdock with that takedown attempt.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Murdock.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murdock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gregory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Gregory wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Murdock shoots in and gets a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murdock controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gregory wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murdock won't allow Gregory to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gregory looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murdock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gregory wants to sweep here but Murdock controlling him for the moment.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory 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##T2##SUB#
Gregory seems to be looking for submissions.
Gregory tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Murdock.
Gregory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murdock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Murdock is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SU#
Gregory decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Gregory gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch.
Gregory wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock controlling the action here for a moment.
Gregory has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Gregory. No joy for Murdock on that attempt.
Gregory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and pushes Gregory back into the cage.
Murdock is looking to control Gregory's arms but Gregory gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdock has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock looks winded!#CL#
Gregory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murdock, pushing him back against the cage.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Murdock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gregory prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murdock tries a body shot but Gregory blocks it.
#TD#
Gregory decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory pulls Murdock in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Gregory gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gregory is taking a breather. Murdock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gregory could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gregory is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murdock is trying to control but Gregory manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock tries to control the position but Gregory now has his back.
Murdock tries to roll but Gregory sticks to his back.
#T1#
Gregory cracks Murdock with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Murdock from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gregory controlling from the back.
Murdock wants to escape the position.
Murdock is trying to stand back up.
Murdock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gregory goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Murdock escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T2#
Gregory wants to control but Murdock is keeping busy.
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory is refusing to be controlled, as Murdock sits in half guard.
Gregory keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Murdock controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Murdock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gregory is just riding it out for now. Murdock eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gregory is defending against the submission attempts here by Murdock.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murdock trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Gregory is trying to stand up here but Murdock is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murdock is looking to take a break and control but Gregory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gregory moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Jason Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregory was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Gregory fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock wants to slow Gregory down by chopping away at his legs.
Gregory appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gregory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregory appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murdock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murdock stalling.
Murdock has Gregory pressed against the cage, preventing Gregory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gregory tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murdock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murdock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gregory pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock looks for a takedown but Gregory sprawls well.#TD#
Gregory closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murdock's guard.#T1#
Gregory has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murdock is proving hard to escape from.
Gregory controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.
Murdock trying to control the position.
Murdock wants to stand up but Gregory is controlling him. #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.#SUB2#
Murdock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.
Gregory wants to get up but he can't break Murdock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Murdock instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Murdock moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregory tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Murdock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Murdock manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gregory gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murdock regains guard.
Gregory stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
Gregory not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Timmy Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory 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. #T4#
Murdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory is working Murdock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Gregory has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murdock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Murdock!
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