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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Sylas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2# Sylas stands up from Sellers's guard - Sylas perhaps looking for a knockout. Sylas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sellers is just out of range.#TD2# Sylas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sellers's guard. Sylas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sellers wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sylas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sellers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sylas prevents Sellers from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB# Sellers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Sylas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sellers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sylas, into his guard. #REVR# Sellers distracts Sylas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sylas has momentary wrist control but Sellers slips an elbow through the middle. Sellers preventing the sweep. Sellers with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Sylas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sellers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Sellers scoring with some ground and pound. Sellers 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. Sellers scoring with some ground and pound. Sellers is in close to Sylas's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sellers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sylas is trying to control the position but Sellers postures up. Sellers throws a big elbow that misses. Sellers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sylas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Sylas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sellers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sellers postures up in Sylas's guard and throws a big left but Sylas blocks it. #T3# Sellers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sellers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Sellers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sellers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sylas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sylas has momentary wrist control but Sellers slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Sylas looking for a guillotine here but Sellers defends easily.
Sellers throwing strikes from guard but Sylas blocks nicely. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sellers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Sellers darts in looking for a takedown but Sylas gets double underhooks and turns Sellers into the cage. Sylas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sylas misses with a head kick.
Bruce Sylas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sellers shoots in for a takedown but Sylas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Sylas feints and as Sellers raises his hands in defense, Sylas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Sellers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sylas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Sylas looks winded! Sylas is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Sellers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Sellers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Sellers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sylas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sylas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Sellers dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Sylas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2# Sylas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sellers napping and manages to drive through into side control! Sellers is trying to improve his position. An elbow from Sylas crashes against the mat.
Sylas trying to control the action but Sellers is working from the bottom. Sellers is looking to regain half guard here but Sylas keeps moving and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sellers is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Sellers is holding Sylas down, trying to stall.#SU2# Sylas stands up and we're back to a striking position. Sellers shoots in looking for a takedown. Sylas tries to sprawl out of it but Sellers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sylas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Sylas moves into the clinch.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sellers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Sellers manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Sylas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sylas slips nicely into half guard. Sellers is looking to escape. Sylas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sellers is looking for a sweep. Sylas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SU2# Sylas stands up out of the half guard. #CL2# Sylas moves into the clinch. Sellers is trying to pull guard but Sylas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Sylas successfully pulls guard.
Sellers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sellers postures up.
Jarrod Sellers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sylas wants to get back to his feet but Sellers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sellers scoring with punches to the head and body. Sylas looking to control but Sellers passes into half guard.
Sellers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4# Sylas manages to get to full guard.
Sylas trying to strike off his back.
Sellers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sellers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sylas managing to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sellers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Sylas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Sylas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Sellers is doing well to control the position and prevent Sylas from advancing to side control. Sylas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sylas moves into full mount! Sellers won't be happy about that! Poor strikes thrown by Sylas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sellers can't escape the position.
Sellers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sylas.
Sylas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Sellers is trying to reverse the position but instead Sylas has taken his back - oops!#T1##SUB2# Sylas is looking for the choke from the back position but Sellers is controlling his hands well. Sellers wants to escape the position.
Sylas wants to control but Sellers is keeping busy. Can Sellers hold on?! Sylas is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sylas has the hooks in. Sellers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2##SUB2# Sylas is looking for the choke from the back position but Sellers is controlling his hands well. Sylas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sylas looking to hold on to the position here but Sellers rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB# Sellers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sellers wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sylas trying to control but Sellers is working from the bottom. #SUB# Sellers has an active guard here but Sylas has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2# Sylas gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Jarrod Sellers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2# Sellers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sellers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sylas sitting in guard, not really doing much. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Sellers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sylas is aware though and is defending well.#T4# Sellers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sylas throwing strikes from guard but Sellers blocks nicely. Sellers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sylas is controlling him. Sellers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Sylas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Sylas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sellers keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Sylas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sylas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Sylas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Sellers enables Frank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sellers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Sellers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frank is controlling him. Frank throws a strike but Sellers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sellers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head. Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sellers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Frank wants to sweep here but Sellers controlling him for the moment. Sellers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank is trying to keep Sellers in close.
Sellers working some strikes from top position. Frank trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2# Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sellers defends it easily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sellers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sellers landing some decent shots from guard. Frank has momentary wrist control but Sellers slips an elbow through the middle. Sellers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sellers 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. Sellers connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet. Frank striking off his back but it's not causing Sellers any problems. #T2# Frank trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sellers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sellers distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sellers scoring with punches to the head and body. Frank wants to control the position but Sellers says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Frank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sellers scores with a couple of nice shots. Sellers drops an elbow to the side of Frank's head. Frank is trying to stand up here but Sellers is controlling him well. Frank looks winded! Frank is looking to control Sellers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frank avoid being mounted?#SUB# Sellers in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frank tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sellers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarrod Sellers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Sellers tries to sprawl but Razos drives through with a takedown into half guard. Sellers is trying to get back to full guard. Sellers wants to sweep but Razos has passed to side control!#SUB2# Razos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Razos controlling the position from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sellers is looking to regain half guard here but Razos keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2# Razos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2# Razos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sellers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Razos just stands there and leans against the cage. Sellers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Razos manages to pull guard.
Sellers being controlled here momentarily. Sellers throwing strikes from guard but Razos blocks nicely. Sellers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sellers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Sellers throwing strikes but missing. Sellers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Razos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sellers is one step ahead there. Sellers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Razos's head. Sellers postures up in Razos's guard and throws a big left but Razos blocks it. Sellers is looking to work some ground and pound but Razos has wrist control. Razos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sellers's guard. #REVB# Razos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Razos throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Sellers is wriggling around but Razos manages to pass to half guard.
Razos prevents Sellers from improving his position. Razos uses his free foot to push down on Sellers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sellers. Razos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Sellers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Razos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Razos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sellers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4# Sellers has given up his back here.
Razos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sellers's head. Sellers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Razos.
Sellers wants to control his opponent's hands but Razos gets his hands free. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Razos biding his time, controlling Sellers. Sellers is trying to get back to his feet but Razos has full control of the position and if anything, Sellers has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raf Razos dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Razos takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2# Razos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Sellers kicks off Razos and gets to his feet. #TD2# Razos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Razos showed some decent athleticism there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Razos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2# Razos feints and as Sellers raises his hands in defense, Razos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Sellers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Razos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Razos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Razos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sellers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Razos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sellers with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Razos can't handle though.
Sellers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Razos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Razos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sellers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Razos trying to control but Sellers is working from the bottom. Razos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2# Razos stands up and waves to Sellers to follow him. #CL2# Razos clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD2# Razos pulls guard effortlessly. Sellers works over Razos with some ground and pound from guard. Razos pulls Sellers in close to prevent any damage. Sellers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Razos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Razos wants to sweep but no luck. Razos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sellers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Razos looking for a guillotine here but Sellers defends easily.
#T4# Razos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Razos wants to get back to his feet but Sellers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sellers postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Razos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Razos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sellers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Razos's waist but Razos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sellers off to one side. Razos misses with a combination
and Sellers counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raf Razos will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Sellers shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Razos drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Sellers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Razos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Razos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sellers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Razos pushing down on Sellers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Razos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Sellers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Razos working the head and body with strikes. Razos is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sellers tries to roll over but Razos keeps him under control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES# Sellers manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2# Razos clinches up against the cage. Sellers stalling in the clinch but Razos improves position. Sellers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Razos walks away with a smile on his face. Sellers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Razos gets a clinch. Sellers fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sellers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Razos smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Sellers gets tackled into the cage by Razos. Razos maintains the clinch. #T3# Sellers wants to get back to striking at distance but Razos won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Razos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sellers's brow. #TD2# Razos has clasped his hands together around Sellers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Sellers wants to get back to his feet but Razos is dominant here and he's now got Sellers's back! Sellers is really stuck here.
Sellers has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Razos. Good control from Razos. Razos lands a shot to the body. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4# Razos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Razos missing with punches from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Razos doesn't have the hooks in and Sellers manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Raf Razos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Razos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raf Razos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Sellers gets tackled into the cage by Tiger. Tiger maintains the clinch. Sellers tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sellers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiger.
#BC2# Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Tiger clinches. Tiger tries to land knees in the clinch but Sellers avoids the damage to the body. Sellers tries to pull guard but Tiger won't allow it.
Sellers wants to break free but Tiger has control.
Sellers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sellers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiger to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Tiger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tiger trying to control the action but Sellers is working from the bottom. Sellers missing with punches from the bottom.
Sellers wants to get back to his feet.#T1# Sellers is looking for a sweep. Tiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Sellers looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Tiger sitting and controlling from the half guard. Tiger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sellers keeps working. Tiger wants to stand up but Sellers is controlling the position.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sellers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tiger throws a series of punches but Sellers moves out of range. #CL2# Tiger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tiger slows down the pace here.
Tiger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sellers wants to break free but Tiger has control.
#TD2# Tiger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Sellers has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tiger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Sellers tries to break the clinch but Tiger is controlling the position. Sellers tries to pull guard but Tiger holds him up against the cage and eventually Sellers drops back down to his feet.
Sellers jumps guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sellers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Sellers tries to pull guard but Tiger won't allow it.
Sellers tries to pull guard but Tiger forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nice elbow from Tiger. #CUT2# It looks like Jarrod Sellers has been cut. Sellers is trying to break free.#BC2# Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiger throws a lazy head kick and Sellers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Tiger throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Tiger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sellers is looking to stand back up but Tiger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sellers. Tiger looks winded!#REVR# Sellers tries to kick Tiger off but Tiger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sellers is holding on to half guard well.#T4# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sellers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Tiger's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sellers wants to stand up but Tiger is controlling him. #SU2# Tiger stands and steps away. Sellers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. 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!#TD2# Sellers gets caught napping as Tiger dives in and scores a takedown. Sellers manages to retain guard.#ES# Sellers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tiger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tiger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jarrod Sellers's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tiger walks into a jab. Sellers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiger tries to avoid it but Sellers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiger to the ground. Tiger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Tiger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tiger showed some decent athleticism there. Tiger throws a strike but Sellers avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Michael Tiger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Sellers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Sellers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tiger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Tiger breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2# Tiger looking to score a takedown here. Sellers is defending well but Tiger drives through and ends up in Sellers's guard. Tiger wants to control from the top but Sellers keeps moving. Tiger is breathing heavily.#SUB# Sellers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tiger passes into side control.
Sellers trying to control but Tiger flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Sellers trying to get back to his feet but Tiger is in full control for now. Sellers is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB2# Sellers showing good submission defense here.
Sellers tries to break free.
Sellers turns into Tiger and is now in his guard.
Sellers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Tiger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sellers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Tiger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiger can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3# Sellers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sellers stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger. Sellers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sellers is in close to Tiger's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sellers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sellers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet. Tiger wants to get back to his feet but Sellers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sellers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tiger is pulling down on Sellers's head. It's preventing any offense from Sellers, at least for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4# Sellers is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiger has wrist control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sellers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiger sprawls well. Tiger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sellers gets slowly back to his feet. Sellers moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
Sellers throws a big counter combination but Tiger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Tiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sellers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jarrod Sellers will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jarrod Sellers'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# Sellers has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Sellers being controlled against the cage. Sellers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiger controlling the action here for a moment.
Sellers jumps guard but Tiger stands there with Sellers around his waist. Sellers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2# Tiger drags the fight down to the ground.
Sellers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sellers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tiger is trying to keep Sellers in close.
Tiger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sellers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tiger wants to sweep here but Sellers controlling him for the moment. Tiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sellers with a flurry of punches that miss. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Sellers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Sellers with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tiger connects with a leg kick. Sellers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2# Sellers tries to sprawl but Tiger drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Sellers has one foot on Tiger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Tiger throws a sloppy head kick and Sellers moves out of range easily. As Tiger looks to move away, Sellers throws a big counter combo but Tiger just gets out of the way.#CL2# Tiger rushes Sellers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sellers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Sellers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sellers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiger defends well and Sellers ends up having to push Tiger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tiger is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Tiger moves into the clinch.#T3# Sellers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Sellers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiger to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Tiger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sellers quickly recovers to half guard. Tiger is trying to control. Sellers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sellers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiger. Sellers gets full guard. Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sellers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB# Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiger is in close to Sellers's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sellers tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sellers is on top in guard.
#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tiger trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Tiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tiger 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tiger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# McGregor clinches. Sellers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2# McGregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. McGregor striking off his back, scoring a few points. Sellers throws an elbow that misses. McGregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sellers's guard. Nice move by McGregor!#REVB# McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard. McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sellers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Sellers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sellers 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. McGregor slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Sellers pushes McGregor off looking to stand but McGregor dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sellers gets full guard. McGregor slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Sellers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sellers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McGregor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Let's hope that McGregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES# Sellers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McGregor is on him like a limpet, forcing Sellers back against the cage. A short uppercut from McGregor. Sellers is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage. Sellers tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sellers jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. McGregor is pushing Sellers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sellers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# McGregor has Sellers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGregor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sellers tumbling to the mat - McGregor dives into Sellers's guard. McGregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# McGregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sellers is keeping the position for now. McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sellers wants to stand up but McGregor is controlling him. McGregor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sellers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Sellers's legs - danger averted.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McGregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. McGregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. McGregor is stalling in the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. It looks like McGregor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sellers at a distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Sellers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sellers fails miserably with a takedown attempt. McGregor tries a quick counter leg kick but Sellers is wise to it.#CL2# McGregor clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor blocks a body shot from Sellers. #TD2# McGregor lands a takedown into guard.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# McGregor lands a couple of elbows.#SU2# McGregor stands and steps away. Sellers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# McGregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sellers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. McGregor cracks Sellers with an elbow. That is naaassty. McGregor tries to advance to mount but Sellers denies him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# McGregor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sellers tries to buck McGregor off but McGregor is having none of it.#T2# McGregor cracks Sellers with a big right hand but Sellers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2# Sellers is rocked!#SUB2# McGregor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sellers looks calm but he's in trouble here. McGregor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sellers is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McGregor lets go of the hold and Sellers can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor McGregor!
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