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Event:
PSE 22
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Druther lands a jab to Beeker Jr's midsection.
Druther lands with a hook. Beeker Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Druther shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Druther connects with a couple of short punches.
Druther stands up over Beeker Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Druther trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beeker Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Druther working some strikes from top position.
Beeker Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Druther is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beeker Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Beeker Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Druther wants to sweep here but Beeker Jr controlling him for the moment.
Druther keeping moving, preventing Beeker Jr from controlling successfully.
Druther on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Druther tries to get out of the position.
Beeker Jr is fighting to break Druther's control of his arms but Druther is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beeker Jr wants to pass the guard but Druther is keeping the position.
Beeker Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Druther has Beeker Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Beeker Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Druther swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Druther is trying to keep Beeker Jr in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Druther lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Druther lands a jab to the head.
Beeker Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Druther.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beeker Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Druther stalls. #BC#
Druther manages to break the clinch.
Druther bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beeker Jr's head.
Druther lands with a straight right. Beeker Jr didn't see that one coming.
Beeker Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Druther, looking for a takedown. Beeker Jr pushes Druther against the cage but Druther circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Druther appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brother Druther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beeker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker Jr.
Druther connects with a looping right hand.
Druther swinging wildly here.
Beeker Jr with the counter takedown but Druther avoids it easily.
Druther misses with a wild body shot.
Beeker Jr with the counter takedown but Druther avoids it easily.
Donk. Druther catches Beeker Jr right on the button with a cross.
Druther lands an overhand right.#T4#
Druther fails with a takedown attempt.
Druther scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Druther closes the distance and pushes Beeker Jr back into the cage.
Beeker Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Druther pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Druther breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Druther scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Druther connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beeker Jr some visible discomfort.
Druther throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Druther's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Druther looks up at the clock and then as Beeker Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Druther smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beeker Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Druther lands a jab to Beeker Jr's midsection.
Druther throws a lazy right hand but Beeker Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Druther lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Beeker Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Druther was covering up waiting for the punch and Beeker Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beeker Jr preventing the sweep.
Beeker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Druther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druther pulls Beeker Jr in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
Druther is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beeker Jr can do to turn this around?
Druther is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Beeker Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beeker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Druther is keeping the position for now.
Beeker Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Beeker Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Druther lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Druther enables Beeker Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Druther manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beeker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Druther.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeker Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Beeker Jr preventing the sweep.
Beeker Jr wants to control from the top but Druther keeps moving.
Druther wants to sweep here but Beeker Jr controlling him for the moment.
Druther managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beeker Jr wants to control from the top but Druther keeps moving.
Beeker Jr 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Beeker Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Druther manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Druther has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Druther has control of Beeker Jr's left arm, preventing Beeker Jr from doing any damage.
Beeker Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Druther.
Beeker Jr trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
Beeker Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Druther wants to sweep here but Beeker Jr controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beeker Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Druther pulls Beeker Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Beeker Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beeker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily.
Beeker Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Druther has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Druther.
Beeker Jr wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beeker Jr tries for a takedown but Druther manages to get underhooks.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker Jr.
Druther lands a right hand.
Beeker Jr tries for a takedown but Druther manages to get underhooks.
Beeker Jr is working for takedown but Druther is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beeker Jr is breathing heavily.#TD#
Druther is trying to trip Beeker Jr. He has hold of a leg but Beeker Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Druther persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Beeker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Druther tries to sprawl out of it but Beeker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Druther manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beeker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brother Druther is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Druther fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beeker Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Druther controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Druther is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beeker Jr can't fight it off and eventually Druther manages to take the fight to the floor. Beeker Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Beeker Jr has his hands on Druther's head, controlling the position.
Beeker Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Druther is one step ahead there.
Beeker Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beeker Jr controls Druther momentarily but Druther frees himself.
Beeker Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Druther is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beeker Jr wants to pass the guard but Druther is defending well. #T2#
Beeker Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Druther is looking to improve his position.
Druther trying to hold on to Beeker Jr's head to control him but Beeker Jr postures up.
Beeker Jr is pressing down on Druther's thigh, looking to free his foot. Druther is holding on for now.
Beeker Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beeker Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Druther does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Beeker Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Druther is looking for a sweep. Beeker Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beeker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Druther is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Druther connects with a looping right hand.
Beeker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Druther sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Druther appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker Jr.#CL#
Druther rushes Beeker Jr and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Druther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beeker Jr backwards. #TD#
Druther turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Druther is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beeker Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beeker Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The strikes coming from Druther are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beeker Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Beeker Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Druther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beeker Jr on the ground.
Beeker Jr gets back to half guard.
Druther drops an elbow to the side of Beeker Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Beeker Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Druther keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beeker Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Druther connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Druther clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Druther works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Druther accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Druther missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Druther has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Druther wants to control from the top but Beeker Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beeker Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Beeker Jr won't allow Druther to sweep him here.
Druther is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Druther has his hands on Beeker Jr's head, controlling the position.
Beeker Jr trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
Druther bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beeker Jr's guard. #REVR#
Beeker Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Druther is controlling him.
Druther throws a big elbow that misses.
Druther chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Druther preventing the sweep.
Beeker Jr controls Druther momentarily but Druther frees himself.
Druther is working Beeker Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Druther slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Druther is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Druther throws a big right hand that misses.
Druther looking to sit in guard and control but Beeker Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Druther controls Beeker Jr momentarily but Beeker Jr frees himself. #T3#
Druther keeping moving, preventing Beeker Jr from controlling successfully.
Druther wants to sweep here but Beeker Jr controlling him for the moment.
Druther can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beeker Jr controls the pace.
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Beeker Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beeker Jr won't allow Druther to sweep him here.
Beeker Jr trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Druther rushes Beeker Jr and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Druther gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Beeker Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Druther prevents Beeker Jr from getting back to his feet.
Beeker Jr is wriggling around but Druther manages to pass to half guard.
Beeker Jr is pressing down on Druther's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beeker Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Druther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Druther missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Druther preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther had his way with Ryan Beeker Jr in 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. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Druther looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Druther trying to control the action but Beeker Jr is working from the bottom.
Beeker Jr trying to control but Druther postures up.
Beeker Jr is looking for a sweep. Druther is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beeker Jr has his hands clasped together around Druther's back. He's all about the action.
Druther winds up and cracks Beeker Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Druther. #T1#
Druther is nestled in close to Beeker Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beeker Jr is looking to control Druther's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beeker Jr avoid being mounted?
Beeker Jr is not content to let Druther control the position.
Beeker Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Druther is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Druther trying to control from Beeker Jr's half guard. Beeker Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beeker Jr wants to sweep here but Druther controlling him for the moment.
Druther wants to control from the top but Beeker Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Druther is really struggling to control Beeker Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Druther landing some decent shots from guard.
Druther stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beeker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Druther preventing the sweep.
Beeker Jr is pulling down on Druther's head. It's preventing any offense from Druther, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brother Druther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Beeker Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Druther dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beeker Jr takes one on the button.
Druther throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beeker Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beeker Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Druther moves into the clinch.
Beeker Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Druther gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker Jr.#TD#
Druther turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Druther manages to end up in side control.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Beeker Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Druther's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Druther working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Beeker Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Druther cracks Beeker Jr with a big right hand but Beeker Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Druther wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beeker Jr keeps working.
Druther content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beeker Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Druther wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Druther showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Druther 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Druther!
Brother Druther is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brother Druther thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Druther uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lax.
Druther seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Druther drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Druther wants to control but Lax is keeping him busy.
Druther in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Mira Lax has been cut.
Lax is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Druther wants to control but Lax is keeping him busy.
Lax is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lax takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Druther working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lax regains half guard.
Lax wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Druther working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Lax is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Mira Lax's cut even more.#SUB2#
Lax looking for submissions off his back.
Lax is still in real trouble! Can Druther finish him?
Druther is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lax wants to get back to full guard.
Druther is nestled in close to Lax, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Druther throwing shots but Lax is blocking nicely.
Druther prevents Lax from improving his position.
Druther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
Mira Lax's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mira Lax's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brother Druther!
A very excited looking Brother Druther made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFL 21
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Druther lands a nice hook to Wayne's body. Wayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Druther counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Wayne is not content to let Druther control the position.
Druther working the ground and pound.
Druther creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wayne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Druther works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wayne tries to buck Druther off but Druther is having none of it.
Druther tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Druther trying to control the position but Wayne is working away.
Druther working the head with strikes. #T1#
Druther in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Druther cracks Wayne with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Druther immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Wayne is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Druther!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brother Druther!
Our winner, Brother Druther, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Druther just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Harpik gets caught napping as Druther dives in and scores a takedown. Harpik manages to retain guard.
Harpik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harpik postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Druther blocks nicely.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Druther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Druther has his hands on Harpik's head, controlling the position.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik wants to pass the guard but Druther is keeping the position.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Druther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harpik on the ground.#T1#
Druther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Druther looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harpik is one step ahead there.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Druther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Druther on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Druther tries to get out of the position.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Druther keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Druther stuffs the takedown attempt from Harpik. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Druther misses.
Harpik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Harpik or perhaps it was just good defense by Druther, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Druther's head coaches at Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Harpik has a takedown stuffed.
Druther attempts a counter takedown but Harpik avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Druther gets the takedown into side control.
Druther is working Harpik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harpik tries to bench press Druther off him but Druther keeps the position.
Druther works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Druther throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harpik is looking to regain half guard here but Druther keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Druther working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Druther connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harpik some visible discomfort.
Harpik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Druther tries to get to full guard but Harpik has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harpik trying to control the action but Druther is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther 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##CL#
Druther clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Druther works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harpik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Druther is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harpik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harpik's back!
Druther struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harpik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Harpik wants to escape the position.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Druther avoiding Harpik 's attempts to control his hands.
Harpik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Druther lands with some strikes.
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!
Harpik tries to hold on but Druther pushes him away.
Druther lands a couple of good shots and Harpik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harpik rolls, trying to escape but Druther keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Druther is landing with strikes. Harpik can't take much more of this.
Druther controlling well, preventing Harpik from escaping the position.
Druther lands a shot to the head.
Druther is trying to stick to Harpik's back but Harpik is turning into Druther. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Druther's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harpik.
Druther wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Druther works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Druther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harpik.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to Druther's brow.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Druther bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harpik's guard. #REVR#
Druther throwing strikes from guard but Harpik blocks nicely.
Druther postures up.
Harpik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Druther's guard. #REVB##T2#
Druther pulls Harpik in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harpik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Druther blocks nicely.
Harpik postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it.
Druther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Druther is pulling down on Harpik's head to control his posture.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Druther 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.
Harpik trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
Harpik won't allow Druther to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily.
Druther throws a lazy right hand but Harpik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harpik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Druther defends well and Harpik ends up having to push Druther into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harpik tries for a takedown but Druther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.#CL#
Druther closes the distance and clinches.
Harpik tries to score a body lock takedown but Druther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Druther lands a body shot.
Harpik is trying to drag Druther to the mat but Druther just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Druther turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Druther manages to end up in side control.
Harpik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Druther's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Druther drops an elbow to the side of Harpik's head.
Ground and pound from Druther.
Harpik taking some punishment here, with Druther in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Druther.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Druther is keen to just control but Harpik is a slippery customer.
Harpik has hold of Druther's hands but Druther slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Harpik is rocked!
Harpik wants to get back to full guard.
Harpik is still in real trouble! Can Druther finish him?
Harpik trying to hold on to Druther's head to control him but Druther postures up.
Harpik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harpik seems to have recovered his senses.
Harpik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Druther manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Druther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Harpik postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it. #T2#
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik stopping the sweep attempt from Druther.
Druther keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Druther's head.
Druther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harpik with a nice head shot there.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik stopping the sweep attempt from Druther.
Harpik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Druther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Druther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL#
Druther clinches.
Harpik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Druther is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harpik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Druther gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Druther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harpik.
Druther is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harpik can do to turn this around?
Druther is pressed up against the cage. Harpik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Druther down to the mat. Druther avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Druther as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Druther tries to sprawl but Harpik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Druther is looking for a sweep. Harpik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther trying to control here.
Druther is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Druther regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik throwing strikes but missing.
Harpik is looking to work some ground and pound but Druther has wrist control.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Druther 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.
Druther bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harpik's guard. #REVR#
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
Brother Druther overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Druther keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harpik's head.#T2#
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Druther scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Druther trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik working a defensive guard here.
Harpik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Druther scoring with some ground and pound.
Druther landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Druther with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harpik wants to sweep but no luck.
Harpik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Druther chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther had his way with Ernest Harpik in that 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!
#R5#
Druther throws a body punch but Harpik moves out of range.
Harpik closes the distance and clinches up with Druther, looking for a takedown. Harpik pushes Druther against the cage but Druther circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Druther fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harpik manages to avoid it.
Harpik tries for a takedown but Druther sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Druther is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harpik.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown but Druther shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.#CL#
Druther has closed the distance and engaged Harpik in a clinch.
Druther gets underhooks to prevent Harpik's takedown attempt.
Druther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Druther - that landed with a thud.
Harpik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Druther prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Druther.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Druther lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Druther.
Harpik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Druther trying to control the action but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Druther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brother Druther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Well, if Druther is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Druther seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harpik for as long as he can get away with.
Harpik wants to improve his position but Druther is controlling well.
Harpik is trying to control but can't.
Druther controlling the action here.
Harpik is trying to get back to full guard.
Druther winds up and cracks Harpik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harpik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Druther is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harpik wants to control but Druther is keeping busy.
Druther keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harpik tries to roll over but Druther keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Druther prevents Harpik from improving his position.
Druther not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Druther is looking for a kimura but Harpik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Druther to get the leverage.
Ernest Harpik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harpik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harpik.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Druther showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Druther 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Druther!
Brother Druther thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFL 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucas has a takedown stuffed.
Druther shoots in but no luck this time.
Druther stuffs the takedown.
Druther wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Druther swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Druther definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Druther shoots in for a takedown but Lucas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Lucas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Druther pushes Lucas off but Lucas dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Lucas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Druther is trying to escape and Lucas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Druther is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lucas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Lucas!
Steve Lucas is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Lucas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFL 13
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but Druther sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Druther fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robertson to the ground. Druther is now in Robertson's guard.
Druther trying to move into half guard but instead Robertson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Druther has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robertson postures up in Druther's guard and throws a big left but Druther blocks it.
Druther is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Druther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druther wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Robertson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Robertson tries to clinch up but Druther circles away and keeps his distance.
Robertson slips under a jab.#T1#
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Druther defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Druther into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson tries to clinch but Druther moves out of range.
Brother Druther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Robertson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Druther to the mat! Druther manages to get full guard.
Druther is controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Druther 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.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Druther keeps moving.
Druther looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robertson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Robertson trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Druther has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Druther defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Druther into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brother Druther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Robertson.#TD#
Druther shoots in and gets a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Druther throws an elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Druther's guard. Nice move by Robertson!#REVB#
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Druther keeps moving.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Druther is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Robertson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Druther, up you get! #TD#
Druther closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Druther passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Druther throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Robertson to regain full guard.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Druther chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Druther accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson 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.
Druther postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Druther stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Druther throws a big elbow that misses.
Druther controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been informed that Robertson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Druther landing some decent shots from guard.
Druther throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Druther accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Druther in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Druther throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Brother Druther will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Druther lands a jab to the head.
Druther stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Druther looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Druther from controlling successfully.
Druther throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson is trying to keep Druther in close.
Druther trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
Druther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Druther working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Druther throwing strikes but missing.
Druther stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brother Druther overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Druther working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Druther wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Druther with a flurry of punches that miss.
Druther wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Druther tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Druther is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Druther loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robertson is pulling down on Druther's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertson.
Robertson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Robertson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Druther is trying to control Robertson's posture but Robertson avoids it.
Robertson controlling the position from side mount.
Robertson trying to control the position but Druther is working away. #T3#
Druther is letting Robertson control him for a moment.
Druther struggling a bit here.
Druther gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Druther is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson thows a huge punch but Druther dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson is taking a breather. Druther says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robertson trying to control from half guard but Druther is working away.
Druther controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Druther looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Druther throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Druther wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Druther is controlling well.
Druther trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Druther 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Robertson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Robertson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Druther tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robertson is in Druther's guard.
Druther looking for a sweep. Not yet Druther, not yet.
Druther is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Druther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robertson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Druther 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Robertson stands up over Druther, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robertson trying to control but Druther is working from the bottom.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Druther swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Druther pulls Robertson in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Druther closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.#TD2#
Robertson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Druther is trying to defend but Robertson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robertson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Druther has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Druther tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Robertson trying to control the pace.
Druther is refusing to be controlled, as Robertson sits in half guard.
Robertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brother Druther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Robertson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot lands for Druther.#TD#
Druther dives in and scores a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Druther trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druther cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
Druther postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
Druther is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Druther postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Druther wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Druther manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Kenneth Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Druther seems keen to control Robertson's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Druther 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Druther!
A very excited looking Brother Druther made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Druther takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Wilcox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Wilcox gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wilcox seems to be looking for submissions.
Druther is trying is best to control the position here.
Wilcox tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druther is holding on to half guard well.
Wilcox wants to stand up but Druther is controlling the position.
#T1#
Druther is doing well to control the position and prevent Wilcox from advancing to side control.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Druther wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Wilcox wants to stand up but Druther manages to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilcox's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Wilcox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Druther manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilcox has Druther in his guard.#REVB#
Druther content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Druther chips away with some ground and pound.
Druther lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilcox keeping full guard, as Druther tries to pass.
Wilcox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilcox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wilcox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Druther stacks Wilcox 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 Druther!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Druther wants to control but Wilcox is keeping him busy. #T3#
Druther cracks Wilcox with a big right hand but Wilcox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilcox really is a fat lump.
Druther is staying tight to Wilcox's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wilcox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Druther looks up at the clock and then as Wilcox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Druther smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Druther scoring with punches from side control.
Druther in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wilcox is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Druther scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wilcox to see if he's OK.
Druther grinds an elbow into Wilcox's temple. #ROC2#
Wilcox is rocked!
Druther scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Wilcox is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Druther can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brother Druther!
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