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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Carson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Carson jumps guard and drags Horton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Horton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horton's guard. #REVR#
Carson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carson controls the pace.
Horton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson distracts Horton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Carson drops back looking for a leg! Horton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horton manages to kick Carson off! Carson jumps back into Horton's guard.
Horton looks winded!
Carson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Carson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Carson 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.
Horton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carson controls the pace.
Carson cracks Horton with a solid left hand.#T2#
Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Horton is rocked!
Carson stops Horton from standing up.
Horton is still in real trouble! Can Carson finish him?
Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horton's head.
Carson lands a couple of elbows.
Carson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carson gets to his feet and stands over Horton, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Horton felt that one! Carson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Horton from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Carson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ashley moves into the clinch.
Horton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Ashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ashley clinches up against the cage.
Ashley trying to control the position but instead, Horton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ashley into the cage.#BC#
Ashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashley lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Horton has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ashley just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley prevents a body shot from Horton.
Ashley working hard to break the clinch.
Horton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Ashley breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ashley pushes Horton up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horton up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Ashley manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ashley moves into the clinch.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Ashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ashley's defenses.
Ashley trying to land knees to the body.
Ashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks.
Horton looking to slow down the pace here.
Ashley avoids the elbow strike from Horton, against the cage.
#BC#
Ashley breaks the clinch.
Horton misses with a wild body shot.
Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashley defends it nicely.#T2#
Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton defending well as Ashley loads up on a big left hand.
Horton throws a fast counter high kick but Ashley manages to duck under it in time.
Ashley misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton misses with the head strike.
Horton keeps control of Ashley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horton missing with knees to the body.
Ashley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Horton looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Ashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Horton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ashley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ashley keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass. #ES#
Ashley pushes Horton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horton defends it nicely.
And Horton responds with a good body kick, but Ashley manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlie Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton looks to throw a body kick
and Ashley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashley avoids a kick to the body.
Ashley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4##CL#
Ashley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ashley prevents a body shot from Horton.
Ashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashley is trying to stall.
#BC#
Ashley manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ashley takes the fight into the clinch.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ashley goes for a takedown attempt but Horton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashley moves out of range of the body kick from Horton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlie Ashley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ashley tries to land a front kick but Horton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Horton moves out of range of the body kick.
Horton is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Horton tries to keep at a distance but Ashley has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Horton tightens his grip and picks Ashley up, before dumping him to the ground. Ashley manages to land in guard. #ES#
Ashley pushes Horton off and gets back to his feet.
Horton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton defending well as Ashley loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Horton as Ashley shoots in.
Horton is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ashley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horton tries to counter with a clinch but Ashley shakes him off and moves away.
Ashley moves out of range of the body kick from Horton.
#CL#
Ashley moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ashley breaks the clinch.
Ashley tries a head kick but it misses.
Horton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ashley.
Ashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Ashley persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ashley has Horton up against the cage in a clinch.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Ashley jumps into guard, dragging Horton to the mat.
Ashley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?#ES#
Ashley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Horton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ashley tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Ashley controls the action.
#TD#
Ashley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horton uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Horton wants to stand and escape but instead Ashley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Horton keeping moving, preventing Ashley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ashley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Ashley trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ashley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashley trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ashley 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Horton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashley escapes and throws Horton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Horton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ashley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlie Ashley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ashley moves into range and clinches up with Horton.
Ashley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horton's efforts to push away.
Ashley tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage.
Ashley is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Ashley fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Ashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashley.
Ashley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ashley moves into the clinch.
Ashley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlie Ashley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ashley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks. #T1#
Ashley swings wildly with an uppercut but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ellis Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ashley has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ashley pulls Horton into guard.
Ashley is adopting a defensive guard.
Ashley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horton's guard. #REVR##T2#
Ashley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horton's guard. #SUB#
Ashley is trying to work for a kimura but Horton is defending well.
#SU#
Ashley stands up out of the half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Horton as Ashley shoots in.
Ashley misses with a looping right.
Horton tries to counter with a clinch but Ashley shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Horton tries to keep at a distance but Ashley has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Ashley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ashley tries to throw a body punch but Horton avoids it by throwing Ashley back against the cage.
Ashley is trying to pull guard but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlie Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ashley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton misses with a body punch.
Horton looking to stall.
Horton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ashley walks away with a smile on his face. Horton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ashley clinches up against the cage.
Ashley fails to pull guard.
Ashley can't get the takedown.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Ashley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Ashley working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ashley manages to break the clinch.
Ashley tries to score with a low kick but Horton moves his leg out of the way.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt - Ashley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ashley is looking to counter the offense by Horton and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashley lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlie Ashley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlie Ashley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Horton moves out of range.
Horton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Horton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.
#ES#
Fitzgerald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Horton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Horton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fitzgerald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Fitzgerald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Fitzgerald stands up and waves to Horton to follow him. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.#TD#
Fitzgerald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fitzgerald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Horton in close.
Fitzgerald tries to strike from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Horton in close.
Fitzgerald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Horton is stalling in the full guard.
Horton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzgerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself.
Horton wanted to stand there but Fitzgerald had control of the position.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Horton in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Horton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Horton is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Horton tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Horton is quick to defend against it.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Julio Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Fitzgerald rushes Horton and presses him up against the cage.
Horton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzgerald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fitzgerald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.#T1#
Horton prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton stalling.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Horton postures up.
Horton stalling away here and it's allowed Fitzgerald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Horton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horton throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald pulls Horton in close to his closed guard and prevents Horton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Horton throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Fitzgerald stands up from Horton's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzgerald. #T3##TD2#
Horton gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.#ES#
Fitzgerald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Horton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horton is defending well.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Horton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Horton lands an elbow just above Fitzgerald 's eye.
Horton tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Horton pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horton, up you get! #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fitzgerald or perhaps it was just good defense by Horton, which made it look bad.
Horton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horton sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ellis Horton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Horton instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Horton jumps into guard, dragging Fitzgerald to the mat.
Fitzgerald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzgerald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horton is pulling down on Fitzgerald's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzgerald, at least for the moment.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Fitzgerald stands up from Horton's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the body kick from Horton.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Horton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzgerald napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Fitzgerald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horton counters with a body kick.
Horton slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Horton wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him away.
Fitzgerald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Horton counters by clinching up. #T2#
Horton tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Horton has picked Fitzgerald up - he's going for a ride! Horton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald trying to control from the bottom.
Horton blocks the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Horton postures up.
Fitzgerald controlling the position for now.
Horton throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Horton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Horton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Horton misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Julio Fitzgerald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Fitzgerald looking to control.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fitzgerald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fitzgerald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horton looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ellis Horton.
I think Horton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ellis Horton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Horton pushes Mcgee up against the cage in a clinch.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Horton.
Mcgee is stalling here.
Horton lands an elbow inside that Mcgee shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Mcgee has been cut.
Horton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Horton wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcgee presses Horton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Horton misses with a knee to the head.
Horton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgee to keep the fight standing.
Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leonard Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Horton.
Horton tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
Horton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcgee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horton blocks it with crossed arms.
Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcgee is trying to break free.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgee after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Mcgee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcgee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Mcgee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Mcgee forces Horton back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Horton is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Horton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horton tries to work over Mcgee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horton wants a takedown.
Mcgee is trying to maintain a safe position but Horton gets an underhook and turns Mcgee into the cage.
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee prevents a body shot from Horton.
Horton trying to control the position but instead, Mcgee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horton into the cage.#T3#
Horton misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Mcgee pulls guard.
Mcgee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Horton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Horton wants to get back to full guard but Mcgee has mounted him!#T4#
Mcgee controlling from the full mount.
Mcgee works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Horton fending off the submission attempt from Mcgee.
Horton tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Mcgee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Mcgee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mcgee has managed to clinch.
Horton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Mcgee misses with a knee strike.
Horton tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Horton.
Mcgee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horton smiles and moves away.
Leonard Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mcgee moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgee's defenses.
Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leonard Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Horton.
Horton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land.
Horton blocks an elbow strike from Mcgee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgee prevents it.
Mcgee prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Horton looking for a takedown.
Mcgee blocks a body shot from Horton.
Horton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgee tries to throw a body punch but Horton avoids it by throwing Mcgee back against the cage.
Ellis Horton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horton gets underhooks to prevent Mcgee's takedown attempt.
Horton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Horton as Mcgee shoots in.
Horton misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mcgee instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mcgee blocks a body shot from Horton.
Horton misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton jumps guard but Mcgee stands there with Horton around his waist. Horton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horton tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcgee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcgee prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgee tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage.
Horton is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Horton goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard.
Horton pushes Mcgee off but Mcgee dives into side control.
#T4#
Mcgee 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 Horton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leonard Mcgee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Mcgee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Mcgee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Mcgee with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Mcgee moves into range and clinches up with Horton.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horton is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton lands an elbow that stopped Mcgee in his tracks for a moment.
Horton wants a takedown.
Mcgee can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Horton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgee pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horton throws an elbow but it misses.
Horton works on Mcgee's body with a couple of short punches.
Horton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcgee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leonard Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Horton.
Horton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Mcgee is looking to control Horton's arms but Horton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgee has his back to the cage.
Horton stops a takedown attempt from Mcgee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
The referee calls for Horton to work.
Horton tries a body shot but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee avoids a wild elbow strike from Horton.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Horton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgee is defending well for now.
Mcgee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Horton can't get the takedown.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Horton is leaning against Mcgee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton tries to pull guard but Mcgee won't allow it.
Horton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcgee blocks the elbow strike.
Mcgee wants to break free but Horton has control.
Horton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Mcgee is pressed up against the cage. Horton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgee down to the mat. Mcgee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Horton gets tackled into the cage by Mcgee. Mcgee maintains the clinch.
Mcgee goes for a takedown attempt but Horton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Mcgee instigates a clinch.
Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Horton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellis Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgee avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellis Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgee 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Mcgee!
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