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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Fox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Workman throws a counter high kick but Fox was just alert enough to avoid it.
Workman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Fox feints and as Workman raises his hands in defense, Fox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Workman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Fox stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fox enables Workman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Workman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Workman really is a fat lump.
Fox is trying to keep Workman in close.
#T1#
Workman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Workman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fox wants to sweep here but Workman controlling him for the moment.
Workman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Workman gets caught napping as Fox dives in and scores a takedown. Workman manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Workman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Workman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Workman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Workman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Workman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox controls Workman momentarily but Workman frees himself.
Workman lands a couple of digs.
Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Fox is looking for a triangle but Workman pushes his legs off easily.
Workman content to stall in guard here.
Workman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Workman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Workman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Workman gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman 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#
Workman throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Workman sprawls well. Workman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fox gets slowly back to his feet.
Workman throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Fox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Workman misses with the combination.
It seemed like Fox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Workman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Workman with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Workman postures up.
Workman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Workman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fox wants to clinch up but Workman keeps it at a distance.
Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Fox dips to his left and cracks Workman with an uppercut!
Workman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Workman swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox is breathing heavily.#T3#
Fox throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Workman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Workman breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
#TD#
Workman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fox is looking for a sweep.
Workman slows the pace down.
Workman landing a few strikes. #T4#
The referee asks Workman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Workman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Workman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Workman is working Fox over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fox seems a little lost for a moment, as Workman dominates the positioning.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Workman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Workman'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Workman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fox tries to buck Workman off but Workman is having none of it.
Workman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Workman looks up at the clock and then as Fox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Workman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Workman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fox's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Workman working the head and body with strikes.
Workman working the head with strikes.
Workman gets to mount! Fox was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Workman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Workman controlling the pace for now.
Fox tries to hold on but Workman postures up.
BOOM! Workman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Workman landing strikes from the mount.
Workman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fox?
Workman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Workman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Workman moves to the back position.
Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Workman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Workman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Workman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fox up.
#ROC#
Fox is rocked!
Workman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fox.
Fox is still in real trouble! Can Workman finish him?
Workman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Fox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Workman!
Workman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fox doesn't escape.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Workman continues to hold on tight.
Workman is landing big shots and Fox is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Workman fails with the takedown.
Lord keeps the fight on the outside.
Workman throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Lord shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Lord pushes Workman up against the cage in a clinch.
Workman is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Workman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lord wants to take the fight to the mat but Workman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Workman taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jungle Lord.
Lord doesn't manage to clinch there - Workman circles away.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Workman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Workman as he jumps to the side.
Jungle Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A head kick by Workman misses #CL2#
and Lord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Workman working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lord jumps guard and drags Workman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Workman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Workman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Workman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Workman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Workman working some strikes from top position.
Workman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Workman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Workman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Workman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lord looking to control but Workman passes into half guard.
Workman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Workman slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Workman'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.
Workman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Workman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Workman winds up and cracks Lord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Workman working the head and body with strikes.
Lord controlling the position well.
Workman controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Workman prevents Lord from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Workman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Workman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lord keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Workman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Workman wants it to stay on the feet.
Workman fails to land the takedown.
Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord dives in for a single leg takedown but Workman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Andrew Workman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lord moves to clinch but Workman breaks away
and Workman counters with a series of strikes. Lord will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lord tries for a takedown but Workman circles away easily
and Workman counters with a left and a right that stings Lord.
Lord closes the distance and clinches up with Workman, looking for a takedown. Lord pushes Workman against the cage but Workman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Workman is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Lord clinches up with Workman and pushes him back against the cage.
Lord tries to pull guard but Workman holds him up against the cage and eventually Lord drops back down to his feet.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jungle Lord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord is pressed up against the cage. Workman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lord down to the mat. Lord avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lord fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lord shoots for a takedown but Workman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Workman moves out of range of the leg kick from Lord.
Workman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Workman shoots for a takedown but Lord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lord tries to clinch there but Workman circles away.
Lord swinging wildly here.
Workman is looking for a counter combo.
Workman tries to clinch there but Lord circles away.
Lord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lord moves in looking to clinch but Workman pushes him off.#TD2#
Lord drives through with a takedown into Workman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Workman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Workman wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
Workman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Workman landing some decent shots from guard.
Workman works over Lord with some ground and pound from guard.
Workman scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Workman is aware though and is defending well.
Lord being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Workman stopping the sweep attempt from Lord.
Lord trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Workman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Workman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Lord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Workman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lord's waist but Lord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Workman off to one side.
Lord is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Workman slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Lord throws a body punch but Workman moves out of range.
Workman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lord closes the distance and clinches.
Workman tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lord.
Lord keeps control of Workman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Workman's efforts to push away.
Lord is looking for a takedown.
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 Andrew Workman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Workman throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lord takes the fight into the clinch.
Workman tries to circle away but Lord has him pinned against the cage.
Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord has Workman pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Workman's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch.
Workman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Workman, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Workman being controlled against the cage.
Workman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lord wants to take the fight to the mat but Workman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Workman tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position.
Workman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lord walks away with a smile on his face. Workman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Workman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lord tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Workman is in Lord's guard.
Workman postures up and lands a big shot to Lord's brow.
Workman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Workman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord has wrist control.
Lord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workman is one step ahead there. #T2#
Workman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lord has an active guard here but Workman has managed to pass into half guard.
Workman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lord tries to get to full guard but Workman has control of the leg. #T3#
Workman is keen to just control but Lord is a slippery customer.
Lord is trying is best to control the position here.
Workman lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Workman.
Lord wants to sweep but Workman has passed to side control!
Lord misses with a strike from the bottom.
Workman just content to control the position.
Lord struggling a bit here.#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.
Lord is working to avoid the ground and pound but Workman connects with a decent elbow.
Lord is trying to get back to his feet.
Workman is looking to take a break and control but Lord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrew Workman is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Workman as he avoids it easily.
Workman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Workman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Workman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Workman with that takedown attempt.
Lord wants to counter with a clinch but Workman pushes him away.
Jungle Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Workman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Workman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Workman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Andrew Workman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Workman, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Simms avoids the head kick by Workman.
Simms with a poor takedown
letting Workman counter with a right hand.
Simms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Workman defends well and Simms ends up having to push Workman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Workman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simms can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Workman controls the pace.
Workman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Workman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Workman is one step ahead there.
Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Workman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Workman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simms wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Workman instigates a clinch.
Workman stalls.
Workman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Workman avoiding damage.
#BC#
Workman breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Workman rushes Simms and presses him up against the cage.
Workman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Workman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Workman. #TD2#
Simms manages to pull guard.
Workman wants to control from the top but Simms keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Workman 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.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Workman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Workman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Simms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Workman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simms looking to control.
Workman landing with the ground and pound.
Workman throwing strikes from guard but Simms blocks nicely.
Simms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Workman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Workman showed some decent athleticism there.
Simms is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Workman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Workman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simms has his hands clasped together around Workman's back. He's all about the action.
Simms is not content to let Workman control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Workman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Simms gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simms is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Workman trying to keep a closed guard but Simms is proving a slippery customer.
Simms preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms wants to control from the top but Workman keeps moving.
Simms wants to pass the guard but Workman is keeping the position.
Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Simms trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Workman wants to sweep but no luck.
Simms trying to control but Workman is working from the bottom.
Workman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simms has passed into side control.
Workman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Simms has hold of Workman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Workman seems comfortable defending it but Simms has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Workman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Workman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Simms couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Simms!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Stanley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Workman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Workman shoots in for a takedown but Stanley shows good takedown defense.
Stanley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Workman gets the takedown into side control.
Workman controls the position from side control.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom here.
Workman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman landing strikes.
Stanley trying to remain calm as Workman controls from the top position.
Workman'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.
Stanley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Workman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stanley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley is looking for a sweep.
Workman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stanley to see if he's OK.
Workman in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stanley tries to improve position but can't.
Workman working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Workman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Workman controls the position.
Workman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Workman happy to just control the position for now.
Stanley is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Workman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Workman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Workman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stanley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Workman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
An elbow from Workman crashes against the mat.
Workman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Workman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Stanley can't do much from the bottom here.
Workman lands an elbow.
Workman taking a breather here.
Workman grinds an elbow into Stanley's temple.
Stanley looking for a sweep but Workman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Workman with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley gets back to half guard.
Stanley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman 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#
Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Workman swivels and escapes.#TD#
Workman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stanley's half guard.
Workman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Workman seems content to control.
Workman working over Stanley with some ground and pound. Stanley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stanley has hold of Workman's hands but Workman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andrew Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Workman lands with a punch from half guard.
Workman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stanley is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley trying to get back to full guard but Workman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Workman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Workman controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Stanley is bucking up trying to escape but Workman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Workman tries to take Stanley's back but instead Stanley uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Workman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Workman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanley for as long as he can get away with.
Stanley tries to get to full guard but Workman has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Workman lands a nice short elbow.
Workman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Workman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Stanley trying to control but Workman postures up.
Workman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Workman is controlling the pace.
Workman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stanley wants to improve his position but Workman is controlling well.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stanley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Workman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Workman content to stall in guard here.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Workman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Stanley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Workman, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Workman stops a takedown attempt from Stanley.
Stanley has Workman pressed against the cage, preventing Workman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Workman breaks from the clinch.
Workman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Workman tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanley shoots in but no luck this time.
Workman throws a big counter combination but Stanley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Stanley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Workman circles away.
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Stanley dives in for a single leg takedown but Workman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Workman throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that second round.
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#
Workman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Workman shoots in but no luck this time.
Stanley lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Stanley drives through and clinches with Workman against the cage.
Stanley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Workman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stanley misses with a body punch.
Workman is trying to force a seperation but Stanley has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Workman.
Stanley wants to take the fight to the mat but Workman 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.
Workman is trying to break the clinch but Stanley is controlling him.
Workman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanley lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Workman has been cut.
Stanley scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Stanley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Workman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanley is defended easily by Workman.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Stanley.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Workman.
A head kick by Workman misses
and Stanley counters with a good, hard body kick but Workman shrugs it off.
Workman shoots in but Stanley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Workman backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Workman manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Stanley has closed the distance and engaged Workman in a clinch.
Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2#
Workman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Stanley.
#TD2#
Stanley jumps guard and drags Workman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Workman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stanley wants to stand but Workman is controlling the position.
Workman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Workman controlling from the top position.
Workman continues to stall.#T3#
Stanley controls Workman momentarily but Workman frees himself.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Workman controls the pace.
Stanley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Workman content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stanley works over Workman's head and body with a nice combination.#T4##CL2#
Stanley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Workman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stanley uses from the top position.
Workman wants to sweep here but Stanley controlling him for the moment.
Stanley is in close to Workman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Workman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Workman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Workman wants to improve his position but instead Stanley has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sean Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Workman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Workman trying to control but Stanley postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Stanley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Workman 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Workman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Workman sprawls well.
Billy Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Workman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Workman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Workman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Workman looking to finish Hardy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hardy!
Workman controlling his opponent.
Workman'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.
A nice elbow there by Workman.
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Workman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Workman controlling from the full mount.
Workman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Workman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Workman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Workman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Workman moves to the back position.
Hardy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Workman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hardy.
#T2#
Workman is punishing Hardy with some ground and pound.
Workman gets his hands free as Hardy looks to control.
Workman misses with punches from the back.
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.
Workman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Workman throwing sloppy strikes.
Workman biding his time, controlling Hardy.
Workman really is a fat lump.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Workman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hardy trying to control the position but Workman manages to sink in the hooks.
Workman has good solid back control here. #T4#
Workman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hardy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Workman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hardy trying to get back to his feet but Workman is in full control for now.
Workman lands punches and elbows.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Workman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hardy's head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Workman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Workman is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Workman gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Workman gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Workman apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Workman throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Workman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Workman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Workman blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Workman misses.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrew Workman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Workman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Workman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Workman defends it nicely.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Workman circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Workman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrew Workman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hardy.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Workman.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Workman as he avoids it easily.
Workman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Workman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Workman somewhat.
Workman misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hardy misses with a body kick. #T2#
Workman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Workman off to one side.
Workman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Workman gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage. #TD#
Workman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Workman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Workman scoring with some ground and pound.
Workman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Workman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Workman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Workman lands a couple of elbows.
Workman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Workman postures up.
Workman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Workman has passed into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Workman is chipping away with strikes.
Workman happy to just control the position for now.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Workman lands a few punches from side control.
Workman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Workman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Workman as Hardy shoots in.#TD#
Workman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Workman is in close to Hardy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Workman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Workman stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Workman landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hardy has an active guard here but Workman has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Workman in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Hardy trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Workman seems content to control.
Workman working Hardy over with strikes.
Workman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Workman not doing much here.
Workman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Workman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Workman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Workman trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Workman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Workman.
Nice takedown defense from Workman. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Workman gets a double leg takedown into Hardy's guard.#T3#
Workman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardy's head.
Workman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Workman landing with the ground and pound.
Workman 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.
Hardy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Workman works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Workman scoring with some ground and pound.
Workman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Workman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy is trying to keep Workman in close.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Workman has passed into side control.
Workman working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is being controlled here.
Billy Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Workman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Workman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Workman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Workman!
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