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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Flynn misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Break counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flynn!
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet here but Break is keeping cool and he's managed to take Flynn's back.#SUB2#
Break working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Flynn is doing well to defend. Break seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Flynn is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Break!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Paulsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Break defends it nicely.#CL2#
Break pushes Paulsen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Break manages to break the clinch.
Paulsen tries for a takedown but Break sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Break tries to clinch but Paulsen moves out of range.
Break throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen leaves Break with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Break moves into range and clinches up with Paulsen.#BC#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulsen shoots in for a takedown but Break shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Paulsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulsen misses with a takedown attempt - Break sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Break shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulsen's guard.#ES#
Paulsen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Paulsen is trying to pull guard but Break has him pressed against the cage.
Paulsen looking to stall.
#TD2#
Break has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paulsen is trying to keep an underhook but Break manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Paulsen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulsen tries to roll over but Break keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Break is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Break.
Paulsen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Break jumps into side control!#T3#
Break working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Break stands up.
Paulsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Paulsen has been cut.
Paulsen tries to clinch but Break moves away
and Break counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Break clinches up with Paulsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Break is trying to pull guard but Paulsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Paulsen tries to pull guard but Break holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulsen drops back down to his feet.
Paulsen is trying to drag Break to the mat but Break just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paulsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Break pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulsen is breathing heavily.
Paulsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Break sprawls well. He's pushed Paulsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Break wants to counter with a clinch but Paulsen pushes him away.
Paulsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Break swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Break rushes Paulsen and presses him up against the cage.
Paulsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Break is trying to trip Paulsen. He has hold of a leg but Paulsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Break persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Paulsen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Break dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Paulsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paulsen throws a lazy head kick
and Break counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulsen tries to clinch up but Break circles away and keeps his distance.
Break drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paulsen defends it well.
Paulsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Break has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Paulsen tries to keep at a distance but Break has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulsen is trying to break the clinch but Break is controlling him.
Paulsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Break walks away with a smile on his face. Paulsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Break manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Break drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paulsen defends it well.#CL2#
Break rushes Paulsen and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Break manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulsen wants to control from the top but Break keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Paulsen is posturing up here but Break has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paulsen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paulsen has to tap! Slick submission there by Break!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Break!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Break.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Break, which made it look bad.
Break shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Break gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Anderson pushes Break up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD#
Break gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson 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.
Break tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Break 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.
Anderson is pulling down on Break's head to control his posture.
Anderson wants to control the position but Break says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Break is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is controlling Break's trapped leg to prevent Break from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Break looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is pressing down on Break's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Break being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Break is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to break free but Break has control.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Break blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Break lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Break regains guard.
#T4##SU2#
Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Break shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Break. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Break tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Break somewhat.
Anderson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Break, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Break against the cage but Break circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Break as he jumps to the side.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Break.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Break. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Break swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Break shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Break moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Paul Break is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Break circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Break enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Break manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson works over Break with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Break isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Break on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
Break prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson staying calm.#T1#
Anderson is putting a hurting on Break here, landing some big shots from side control.
Break trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.
Break struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Anderson decides to stand back up. #CL#
Break takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Break has the dominant position.#TD2#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Break up, before dumping him to the ground. Break manages to land in guard.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Break swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Anderson trying to control but Break is working from the bottom.
Break looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Break being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Break checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Break sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Break has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Break tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Break is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Break not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to stand and escape but instead Break has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Break passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Break saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Break is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.
Break swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson moves to clinch but Break breaks away
and Break counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Break turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Break breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Break pushes him off.
Break shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Break keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Break off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Break trying to control the position.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Break wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Break takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Anderson decides to stand back up. Anderson steps back and let's Break get back to his feet.
Break lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Break.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Break shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Break has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Anderson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Break throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
#T3#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Break but Break pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Break tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Break sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Break avoids it this time.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Break paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Break tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Break was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Paul Break is winning the standup battle so far.
Break tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Break defends it well. #T4#
Break wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
Break is trying to escape the position but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Break down.
#SU2#
Anderson stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Paul Break has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Break lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Anderson.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Break takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Lawson .#CL2#
Break gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson is trying to force a seperation but Break has the dominant position.
Lawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Break has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Break prevents it.
Lawson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Break after a bit of a struggle.
Break is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Break pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Break is trying to hold Lawson in close to prevent damage but Lawson has managed to pass into half guard.
Break is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Lawson not doing much here.
Lawson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Break for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawson prevents Break from improving his position.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Break defends it. #SU#
Lawson decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Break closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.#T3#
Break is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawson to keep the fight standing.
Randall Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Break.
Lawson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Break breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Break manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Break is keeping the position for now.
Lawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawson advances position into side control!#T4#
Lawson takes a little break here. Break wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Break is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Lawson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Break to his feet. #CL2#
Break closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Break is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Break looks winded!
Lawson has Break pushed against the cage.
Break tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Break is just out of range.
Randall Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawson is trying to keep Break in close.
Lawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Break controls the pace.
Lawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Break's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Break keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Break keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawson is really struggling to control Break but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Lawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Break wants to control but Lawson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawson in particular looking to stall.
Lawson continues to stall.
Lawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Lawson controlling his opponent.
Lawson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lawson is landing with some decent strikes but Break is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lawson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson controlling the pace for now.
Lawson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Lawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Break avoids the head kick by Lawson .
Lawson has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Break holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Break is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Break has hold of one of Lawson 's legs. Lawson is fighting the takedown attempt but Break gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lawson looking for subs off his back but Break has passed one foot through into half guard.
Randall Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson keeping hold of Break's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Lawson is looking for a sweep. Break is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Break with the ground and pound but Lawson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawson controls Break momentarily but Break frees himself.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson has control of Break's left arm, preventing Break from doing any damage.
Lawson looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Break stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson .
Lawson wants to stand but Break is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Break is avoiding it.
Lawson tries to bum rush Break with a series of wild strikes but Break uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Break closes the distance and clinches.
Break stalling against the cage.
Break unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Break decides to pull guard.
Lawson forces his way into half guard.
Lawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SU#
Lawson stands up and beckons Break to join him on the feet. #TD#
Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Break manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Break takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Break looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Break can do to turn this around?#T4#
Lawson stays in close to Break's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Break.
I think Lawson 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Lawson !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Break throws a one two combo.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Break connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Break sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Break scores with a head kick. Thompson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thompson dives in and grabs Break's left leg, looking for a takedown. Break pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Paul Break has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thompson.#TD#
Break shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Break is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Break jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Break's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Break utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Break trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Break wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Break is looking for a sweep.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Break is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson 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 Break's shoulder. That is not cool.
Break throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Thompson landing strikes.
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. #SU2#
Thompson decides to stand back up. Thompson steps back and let's Break get back to his feet.#T3#
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Break sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Break wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Break stuffs the takedown.
Break moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Break, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Break against the cage but Break circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Break is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Thompson looks winded!#TD#
Break closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson keeping control of the position.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Break tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thompson. #SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Break looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Break sits in half guard.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Break dominated that round.
That's time! Break's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Break. No joy for Thompson on that attempt. #TD#
Break shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Break is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Break trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson controlling Break's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Break defends it easily.
Thompson seems keen to control Break's posture.#T1#
Break looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thompson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Break defends it nicely.#T2#
Break keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Break has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Thompson.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Break, which made it look bad.
Paul Break is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Break decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Break tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Break throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Break tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##TD#
Break shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Break away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Break throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Break pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Break swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Break looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Break napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Break counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Break stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Break wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Break rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Break breaks from the clinch.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Break is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Break circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Break gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thompson kicks Break off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Break's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Break shoots and misses #CL2#
and Thompson counters by clinching up.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Break gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Break manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Break uses from the top position.
Thompson looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thompson holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Break is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Thompson looking to secure an arm triangle but Break defends it well.
Thompson tries to control but Break wriggling away.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Break to control.
Break is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#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.
Break trying desperately to get to his feet.
Break is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Break taking shots to the head.
Thompson takes Break's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Break is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Break trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thompson scores with strikes from the back.
#T3#
Thompson has good solid back control here.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Break showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thompson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Break is defending well though. Thompson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Thompson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Break has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4##SUB2#
Break is trying to control the position but Thompson manages to sink in the RNC - Break is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Thompson!
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