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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Myles sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Myles sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
Myles misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Kelly ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly fails with the takedown
and Myles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage.
Myles is trying to pull guard but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Myles prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kelly manages to end up in side control.
Kelly staying calm.
Kelly swings around for an armbar but Myles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kelly's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kelly is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kelly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Myles blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kelly pulls guard.
Kelly managing to control the position.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Myles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is pulling down on Myles's head. It's preventing any offense from Myles, at least for the moment.
Myles is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him.
Myles wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Myles sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myles defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Myles, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Myles against the cage but Myles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Myles throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Myles moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.
Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myles is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myles is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Myles 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.
Myles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myles lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly blocks a jab.
Myles tries to sprawl but Kelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Myles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Myles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Myles is trying to stand.
Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly.
Kelly prevents Myles from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kelly winds up and cracks Myles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Myles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Myles sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myles sprawls well. Myles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Kelly with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Myles.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Myles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Myles back into the cage.
Kelly lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Luca Myles has been cut.
Kelly has Myles pressed against the cage, preventing Myles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelly wants a takedown.
Myles tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Myles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kelly.
Myles tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly prevents Myles from breaking the clinch.
Myles tries to pull guard but Kelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Myles drops back down to his feet.
Myles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myles pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Luca Myles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Myles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Myles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myles.
Kelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Myles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Myles both land. Nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
Myles has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myles fails to land the takedown.
Myles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myles misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Myles sprawls well.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Myles does no damage.
Myles throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Myles misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Myles.
A little feinted left hand from Myles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luca Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myles throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myles but Myles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myles misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles misses with a straight left.
Myles looks to land a combination. Kelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Myles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myles is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Myles circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Luca Myles is winning the standup battle so far.
Myles clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Myles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myles tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myles prevents it.
Myles gets underhooks to prevent Kelly's takedown attempt.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myless head.
Myles working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Myles is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Jimmy Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Myles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myles wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Myles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myles, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Myles! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Dorji leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Dorji takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dorji leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Dorji - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
A counter left hand to the body from Dorji misses its target.
Sonam Dorji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Dorji is looking to counter punch.
Dorji throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Dorji lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Dorji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Dorji, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Dorji against the cage but Dorji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dorji jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
Dorji slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Dorji.
Dorji scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorji sprawls well. Dorji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Kelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorji counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly shoots in but Dorji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorji misses the target.
Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dorji.
Dorji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dorji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dorji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dorji connects with a jab.#T3#
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorji throws out a powerful jab.
Kelly fails with the takedown.
Jimmy Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fails with the takedown
and Dorji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dorji lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dorji misses with a hook.
Kelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorji's waist but Dorji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelly off to one side.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorji as he avoids it easily.
Dorji is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kelly looks winded!#T4#
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Dorji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dorji tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorji connects with the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Dorji, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly misses with a takedown
enabling Dorji to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorji lands a really nice looking cross but Kelly seems unphased.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
Dorji stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonam Dorji dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dorji listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelly lands with a kick to the temple. Dorji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Dorji circles away easily
and Dorji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorji's waist but Dorji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelly off to one side.
Dorji lands the left hand.
Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Dorji lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
Dorji throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorji slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonam Dorji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.#T1#
Kelly shoots for a takedown but Dorji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Dorji lands with a nice combination. Kelly backs away looking to recover.
Dorji lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dorji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Kelly looks for a takedown but Dorji sprawls well.
Dorji scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Dorji does no damage.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dorji is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kelly.#T2#
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dorji misses.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly goes for a double leg but Dorji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorji continues to drive forward.
Kelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kelly with a poor takedown
enabling Dorji to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dorji connects with a single shot there.
Dorji lands with a shot to the body.
Dorji pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kelly back to the cage. Dorji follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Dorji thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Kelly blocks a jab.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorji pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Dorji.
Sonam Dorji is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt
and Dorji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorji scores with a jab.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Dorji counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonam Dorji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorji scores with a jab to the body.
Dorji scores with a nice head shot.
Dorji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Dorji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorji is looking to counter punch.
Dorji will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Kelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dorji circles away.
Dorji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dorji lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly misses with a takedown
and Dorji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonam Dorji dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Dorji - just one landing.
Dorji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dorji to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelly dives in and grabs Dorji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dorji pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Dorji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorji swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Jimmy Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorji counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonam Dorji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorji scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Dorji misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly misses with a takedown
and Dorji counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Dorji to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dorji works over Kelly's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Dorji circles away easily
and Dorji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorji lands with a right hand.
Dorji lands with an overhand left.
Dorji scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Dorji counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Dorji.
Dorji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Dorji. Beautiful body shot.
Dorji scores with a jab. Kelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dorji cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kelly might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dorji has got the better of the exchanges.
Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dorji feints a jab promting Kelly to slip. Dorji then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Kelly fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, jab by Dorji - just one landing.
Dorji lands the left hand.
Dorji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorji sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dorji lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
Dorji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorji as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dorji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dorji.
Dorji connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Dorji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Dorji is looking for a counter combo.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimmy Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonam Dorji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorji 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonam Dorji!
Sonam Dorji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Herbert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelly.
Kelly can't get the takedown.
Kelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herbert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herbert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.#BC#
Herbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Herbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Herbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herbert throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Herbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelly dives in and grabs Herbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herbert pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Herbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Herbert throws a big counter combination but Kelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kelly dives in and grabs Herbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herbert pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Kelly looks winded!
Herbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
As Kelly looks to move away, Herbert throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.#CL#
Herbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Herbert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Herbert tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Herbert fails with the takedown.
Kelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbert as he avoids it easily.
Herbert misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herbert stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Herbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Herbert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herbert pinned against the cage. Herbert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herbert is looking to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Herbert shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Herbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Kelly looks to move away, Herbert throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.#T3#
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
A punch combination from Herbert misses.
A combination from Herbert does no damage.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but Herbert gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Herbert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herbert misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Herbert throws a combination. Kelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herbert swivels and escapes.
Herbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Herbert has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Herbert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly looks for a takedown but Herbert sprawls well.
Herbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelly.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Herbert misses.
Herbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Herbert wants to clinch.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
No luck for Herbert with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herbert swivels and escapes.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Herbert sprawls well.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Herbert.
Herbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Herbert is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Herbert on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly. #T2#
Herbert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Herbert, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Herbert against the cage but Herbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herbert wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly with the counter takedown but Herbert avoids it easily.
Rhys Herbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Herbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herbert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Herbert as Kelly shoots in.
It looked like Herbert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herbert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herbert.
Herbert wants to clinch.#T3#
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herbert avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Herbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herbert.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Herbert, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Herbert against the cage but Herbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kelly gets tackled into the cage by Herbert. Herbert maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Herbert.
Herbert is trying to pull guard but Kelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herbert is defending well.#BC#
Herbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Herbert dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Herbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herbert defends well and Kelly ends up having to push Herbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herbert moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Herbert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kelly.
Herbert shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kelly throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rhys Herbert has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly.
Herbert shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Herbert wants to clinch.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herbert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herbert attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Herbert. Herbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhys Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herbert.
Kelly with the counter takedown but Herbert avoids it easily.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Herbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly.
Herbert feinted with a counter takedown.
Herbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herbert throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Herbert stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Herbert does no damage.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Herbert tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herbert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herbert is looking to counter punch.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herbert tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herbert to the ground. Herbert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly shoots for a takedown but Herbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Herbert, which made it look bad. #T4#
Herbert shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herbert tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Herbert.
Herbert misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Herbert will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jimmy Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhys Herbert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly postures up in Herbert's guard and throws a big left but Herbert blocks it.
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 Rhys Herbert.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herbert, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Herbert!
Rhys Herbert took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Simmons throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Kelly tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.
Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Simmons misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Kelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Kelly passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Kelly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Simmons is controlling Kelly's trapped leg to prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simmons takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Simmons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Kelly drives through with a takedown into Simmons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Jimmy Kelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. #TD#
Kelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly preventing the sweep.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kelly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. Kelly is now in Simmons's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Kelly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kelly moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Kelly is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simmons is trying to escape and Kelly transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simmons is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kelly! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kelly.
Banks is trying to stall.
#T1##BC#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Banks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banks shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Banks. #BC#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Banks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kelly backs off Banks throws a huge counter combo but Kelly manages to avoid it all.
Crunch! Kelly slams his shin into Banks's torso.
Kelly goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but Banks gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Banks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Kelly throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Banks gets a clinch.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is pressed up against the cage. Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banks down to the mat. Banks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Banks.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Banks feints the counter takedown.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banks wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position.
Banks throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Kelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Travis Banks has been cut.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kelly is defending well.
Jimmy Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Banks.
Banks is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banks after a bit of a struggle.
Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly works on Banks's body with a couple of short punches.
Banks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
Banks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Banks.
#TD2#
Banks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Kelly 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#
Kelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Banks gets full guard.
Kelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banks wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Kelly defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Jimmy Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Banks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelly tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Banks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. Banks is now in Kelly's guard.#ES#
Kelly wriggles free and stands up.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Kelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks stalling the fight.
Kelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Kelly taking a breather.
Banks is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks jumps guard but Kelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks wants a takedown.
Banks is pressed up against the cage. Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banks down to the mat. Banks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
Kelly looking for a takedown.
Kelly taking a breather.#TD#
Kelly manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Banks lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly controlling the position.#SUB2#
Banks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banks's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Kelly!
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