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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Zee misses with a takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Atkinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zee backs up against the cage.
Zee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zee tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily#TD#
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Zee fights it but they end up in guard.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Easy Zee.#SUB2#
Atkinson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Atkinson is looking to defend but Zee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Atkinson! Zee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Atkinson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Easy Zee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurgay sprawls well. Nurgay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergej Nurgay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson blocks a head kick by Nurgay.
#CL2#
Nurgay closes the distance and clinches.
Nurgay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkinson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Nurgay closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson prevents a body shot from Nurgay. #BC#
Atkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurgay sprawls well. Nurgay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Nurgay looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Nurgay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Nurgay.
Atkinson goes for a double leg but Nurgay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurgay continues to drive forward.
Atkinson tries for a takedown but Nurgay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurgay throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Nurgay clinches up with Atkinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkinson can't get the takedown.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Atkinson jumps guard.
Nurgay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Atkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkinson wants to control the position but Nurgay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nurgay is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
Nurgay is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Nurgay decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Nurgay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Atkinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Nurgay's guard.
Atkinson prevents Nurgay from getting back to his feet.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurgay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson won't allow Nurgay to get back to his feet. #SU#
Atkinson stands up from Nurgay's guard - Atkinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nurgay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurgay looks winded!#T4##CL2#
Nurgay forces Atkinson back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Atkinson.
Atkinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nurgay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Nurgay jumps guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkinson as Nurgay tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergej Nurgay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nurgay shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurgay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurgay tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurgay tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Atkinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurgay darts in trying to clinch
and Atkinson counters with a nice body kick.
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurgay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurgay looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Nurgay.
Nurgay thows a leg kick but Atkinson checks it
and Atkinson counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Nurgay dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Nurgay's head and hops out.
Atkinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurgay is breathing heavily.
Nurgay goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atkinson continues to drive forward.
Atkinson shoots for a takedown but Nurgay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurgay but Nurgay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurgay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkinson shoots in but Nurgay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurgay tries a low kick but Atkinson avoids it.
Atkinson is looking to counter the offense by Nurgay and move into the clinch.
Nurgay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atkinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Nurgay thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2##CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and clinches.
Atkinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nurgay prevents it.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Atkinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Atkinson manages to end up in side control.
Nurgay is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurgay, who protects the arm well.
Nurgay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Atkinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nurgay is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU#
Atkinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Atkinson clinches up with Nurgay and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkinson wants a takedown.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but Nurgay has him pressed against the cage.
Atkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Nurgay tightens his grip and picks Atkinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Atkinson manages to land in guard. #ES#
Atkinson kicks Nurgay off and gets to his feet.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurgay throws a head kick that misses
and Atkinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurgay shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a left and a right that stings Nurgay.
Nurgay throws a head kick that misses
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Atkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nurgay sprawls well initially but Atkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Nurgay is working away.
Atkinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurgay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurgay defends it well.
Nurgay trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Atkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurgay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkinson as he jumps to the side.
Nurgay tries to clinch but Atkinson is having none of it. #CL2#
Nurgay clinches up against the cage.
Atkinson has Nurgay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nurgay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurgay tries to circle away but Atkinson has him pinned against the cage.
Atkinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Atkinson jumps guard and drags Nurgay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nurgay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkinson! #REVR##T1#
You can see the frustration on Nurgay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurgay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurgay, who protects the arm well.
Nurgay is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Atkinson decides to stand back up.
Atkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurgay.
Nurgay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Atkinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Atkinson backs off Nurgay throws a huge counter combo but Atkinson manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Atkinson scores with a takedown into Nurgay's guard.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nurgay is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurgay can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Atkinson stands up and waves to Nurgay to follow him.
Nurgay blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
#CL#
Atkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurgay prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willian Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Atkinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Atkinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurgay up against the cage.#BC2#
Nurgay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurgay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurgay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Atkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurgay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurgay gets underhooks to prevent Atkinson's takedown attempt.
#T4##BC2#
Nurgay manages to break the clinch.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurgay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurgay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson is looking for a counter combo.
Nurgay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atkinson is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Atkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willian Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atkinson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Atkinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Atkinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Haines pushes Atkinson off and gets back to his feet.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Haines. Haines gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haines wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Atkinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haines's half guard.#ES2#
Haines has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Atkinson is on him like a limpet, forcing Haines back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Atkinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Haines can't fight it off and eventually Atkinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Haines looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atkinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haines is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Atkinson trying to control but Haines is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson controlling from the top position.
Haines wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
Haines has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Atkinson wants to stand but Haines is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haines has Atkinson pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haines 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.
Atkinson trying to control but Haines is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Atkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haines sprawls well initially but Atkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haines is concentrating on defense, preventing Atkinson from advancing position. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haines gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Haines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Haines has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Haines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Haines!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Atkinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atkinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Atkinson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Atkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz can't get the takedown.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Ruiz.
A frustrated look appears on Atkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz tries to circle away but Atkinson has him pinned against the cage.
Ruiz looks winded!
Ruiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Atkinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ruiz. #CUT2#
It looks like Willian Atkinson has been cut.#T1#
Atkinson slows down the pace here.
Atkinson stops a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to break free but Atkinson pushes him back against the cage.
Atkinson avoiding damage.
Atkinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atkinson misses with a body punch.
Atkinson effectively controlling the action here.
Ruiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Atkinson works the jab nicely.
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Ruiz is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Ruiz's guard.
Atkinson connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz has a closed guard, preventing Atkinson from standing up.
Atkinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruiz has wrist control.#T3#
Atkinson trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Ruiz's legs - danger averted.
Atkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atkinson wants to stand but Ruiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atkinson won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Ruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Atkinson stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Samuel Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruiz goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atkinson continues to drive forward.
Ruiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruiz fails with the takedown
enabling Atkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruiz shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
As Ruiz tries to get set, Atkinson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruiz manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson pushes Ruiz away with a front kick.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruiz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkinson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Atkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Atkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Ruiz successfully pulls guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson managing to control the position. #T1#
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Atkinson blocks nicely.
Atkinson wants to control but Ruiz passes easily into half guard.
Atkinson pushes Ruiz off looking to stand but Ruiz dives back in and keeps control.
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Ruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruiz won't allow Atkinson to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Ruiz will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##CL#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
Atkinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Atkinson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruiz is keeping busy.#TD2#
Ruiz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atkinson regains guard immediately.
Ruiz wants to stand but Atkinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atkinson has control of Ruiz's left arm, preventing Ruiz from doing any damage. #T4#
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkinson holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Ruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
That's time! Atkinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atkinson throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz throws a counter combo.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkinson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz letting Atkinson take a breather here.
Atkinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Atkinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruiz with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Ruiz.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Atkinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Atkinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Atkinson works over Ruiz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Atkinson stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Atkinson.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruiz enables Atkinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Atkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruiz is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a three punch combo that has Ruiz backing up. Ruiz nods at Atkinson to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Atkinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Atkinson is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.#T4#
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson is thwarting Ruiz's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willian Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Atkinson!
Samuel Ruiz spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be better next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGee.
A little feinted left hand from Atkinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
#TD#
McGee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atkinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
McGee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkinson is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Atkinson has managed to clinch.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##TD#
Atkinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGee struggling a bit here.
Atkinson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Atkinson wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
McGee is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Atkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Atkinson stands up and beckons McGee to his feet. #TD#
Atkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atkinson. #T2##SUB#
Atkinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like Atkinson is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
Atkinson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGee misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on McGee's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkinson misses the target.
McGee looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbob McGee.#T3##CL#
Atkinson moves into the clinch.
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Atkinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Atkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGee is just riding it out for now. Atkinson eventually gives up the hold.
McGee tries to kick Atkinson off but Atkinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Atkinson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Atkinson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and McGee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atkinson!
Atkinson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
McGee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Atkinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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 Willian Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Atkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGee, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Atkinson is trying to trip McGee. He has hold of a leg but McGee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Atkinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Willian Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES2#
McGee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Atkinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Atkinson is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Atkinson pulls guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
McGee being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
McGee wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
McGee prevents Atkinson from getting back to his feet.
Atkinson pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Atkinson tries for a takedown but McGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Atkinson gets caught napping as McGee dives in and scores a takedown. Atkinson manages to retain guard.
Atkinson is wriggling around but McGee manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard but McGee has mounted him!
Atkinson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Atkinson tries to hold on but McGee postures up.#T3#
McGee prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.
McGee lands a big shot there that rocks Atkinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Atkinson is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee controlling his opponent.
McGee lands a heavy elbow.
Atkinson can't escape the position.
McGee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Atkinson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
McGee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Atkinson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Atkinson and McGee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Atkinson is trying to control McGee's posture but McGee avoids it.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbob McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
Atkinson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atkinson continues to drive forward.
McGee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAtkinson.
Atkinson tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
McGee throws a counter combo.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee tries to clinch there but Atkinson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimbob McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Atkinson tries to clinch up.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbob McGee.
McGee shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Atkinson has McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Atkinson tries to pull guard but McGee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atkinson 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.#BC#
Atkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee tries to clinch up but Atkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Atkinson blocks a head kick by McGee.
Atkinson looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Atkinson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Atkinson looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.#TD#
Atkinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but McGee defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from McGee.
Atkinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGee manages to circle out of the way.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. McGee will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD#
Atkinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGee's guard.
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!#SU#
Atkinson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGee, up you get!
Atkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Atkinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGee to the ground. Atkinson is now in McGee's guard.#SU#
Atkinson stands and steps away. McGee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Atkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee wants to clinch.
Atkinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willian Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Atkinson!
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Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Atkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricoop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but Ricoop has him pressed against the cage.
Ricoop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricoop stalling in the clinch but Atkinson improves position.
Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ricoop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricoop takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Atkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ricoop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkinson pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
Ricoop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricoop defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson pulls Ricoop in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricoop from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Ricoop preventing the sweep.
Ricoop wanted to stand there but Atkinson had control of the position.
Ricoop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkinson is looking to stand up but Ricoop isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkinson is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricoop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson has his hands on Ricoop's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ed Ricoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricoop or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.
Ricoop tries to clinch up.
Atkinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkinson shoots in but Ricoop avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Atkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricoop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atkinson counters with a head kick.
Ricoop tries to clinch there but Atkinson circles away.
Ricoop doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ricoop scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Willian Atkinson has been cut.
Ricoop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricoop tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##TD2#
Ricoop shoots in and bounces Atkinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atkinson trying to control the position here.
Ricoop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkinson is wriggling around but Ricoop manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricoop is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Ricoop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricoop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricoop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Ricoop shoots in and bounces Atkinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atkinson pulls Ricoop in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SU2#
Ricoop stands up and waves to Atkinson to follow him.
Ricoop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atkinson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricoop or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.#TD#
Atkinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atkinson is thwarting Ricoop's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ricoop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricoop can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Ricoop striking from the bottom.
Ricoop is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ricoop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Ricoop is having none of it.
Ricoop gets back to full guard.
Ricoop controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Atkinson stands and throws Ricoop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricoop is breathing heavily.#SU#
Atkinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ricoop to his feet. #T3#
Ricoop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ricoop manages to circle out of the way.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricoop.
Atkinson tries to counter by clinching up but Ricoop breaks away and moves out of range.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but Ricoop shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and pushes Ricoop back into the cage.#TD#
Atkinson jumps guard.
Ricoop wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SU#
Atkinson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricoop can do to turn this around?
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricoop as he jumps to the side.
Ricoop moves to clinch but Atkinson breaks away
and Atkinson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Atkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson has Ricoop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ricoop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricoop fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ricoop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atkinson to the mat! Atkinson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Atkinson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ricoop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ricoop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkinson trying to control the position but instead, Ricoop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkinson into the cage.
Ricoop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricoop.
Atkinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson lands a body punch.
Atkinson is trying to pull guard but Ricoop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ricoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Ricoop is trying to pull guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ricoop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricoop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ricoop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricoop trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Ricoop is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricoop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Atkinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricoop's guard.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ricoop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ricoop trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricoop trying to move into half guard but instead Atkinson has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Atkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willian Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Ricoop uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Atkinson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Atkinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ricoop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Atkinson is in Ricoop's guard.#ES2#
Ricoop wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricoop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricoop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ricoop.
Ricoop shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Ricoop.#T4#
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricoop is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Ricoop circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Atkinson.
Willian Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ricoop gets tackled into the cage by Atkinson. Atkinson maintains the clinch.
Ricoop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricoop wants a takedown.
Atkinson is working for takedown but Ricoop is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Atkinson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Ricoop has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Atkinson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Atkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricoop won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Ricoop.
I think Ricoop 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ed Ricoop!
A victorious Ed Ricoop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots and misses
and Atkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atkinson goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willian Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Atkinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Atkinson is staying active.#ES2#
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Atkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#T2#
Atkinson tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick.
Atkinson blocks the body kick.
Crumbum Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Willian Atkinson has been cut.#TD#
Atkinson gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Atkinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
And Atkinson counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnson blocks it.#T3#
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. #TD#
Atkinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Atkinson is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atkinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Atkinson's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson jumps guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Atkinson stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Atkinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Atkinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crumbum Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Atkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Atkinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Atkinson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atkinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Atkinson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crumbum Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Atkinson counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atkinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Atkinson gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Atkinson has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Atkinson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Atkinson dives into Johnson's guard.#SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Atkinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Atkinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkinson wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Atkinson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atkinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#T4#
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Atkinson avoids them all with ease.
Atkinson misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Atkinson is avoiding it.
Atkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willian Atkinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Atkinson counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Atkinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Atkinson circles away.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAtkinson.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Atkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atkinson trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Atkinson.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkinson walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Willian Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crumbum Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atkinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson stuns Atkinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Willian Atkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Atkinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Atkinson is now in Johnson's guard.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Atkinson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get! #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Atkinson decides to pull guard.
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!
Atkinson pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Atkinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAtkinson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkinson swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkinson. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crumbum Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crumbum Johnson!
Post fight, an emotional Crumbum Johnson said 'CHAMPIONS!'.
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