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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong moves out of range as Gastineau throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Gastineau closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Gastineau throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gastineau shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Gastineau looks winded!
Armstrong is wriggling around but Gastineau manages to pass to half guard.
Gastineau prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Armstrong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armstrong.
Armstrong is pulling down on Gastineau's head to control his posture.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Gastineau postures up. #T1#
Armstrong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Armstrong gets to his feet - Gastineau follows without any prompting. #CL#
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong has Gastineau pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Gastineau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Armstrong regains guard immediately.
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gastineau's guard. #REVR#
Armstrong content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Gastineau won't let him.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong wants to stand but Gastineau has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Armstrong controlling from the top position. #SU#
Armstrong stands up and waves to Gastineau to follow him. #TD#
Gastineau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Armstrong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Gastineau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Gastineau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Gastineau pushes Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Romain Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Armstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Gastineau defends it.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gastineau wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Gastineau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Armstrong content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Armstrong is working for a kimura but Gastineau is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong not doing much here.
Gastineau has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fabian Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Armstrong wants to pass to mount but Gastineau is defending the position.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gastineau dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gastineau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL2#
Gastineau forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gastineau is sitting in close to Armstrong's body. Armstrong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gastineau is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gastineau is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Armstrong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabian Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Ngau moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Ngau lands but Armstrong takes it in his stride.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ngau throws a big counter head kick but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
Ngau looks to throw a body kick
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ngau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Ngau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ngau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ngau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ngau misses with a kick to the body.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ngau tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ngau to the ground. Ngau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ngau misses with a head kick.
Armstrong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ngau lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
Ngau connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Armstrong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ngau throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ngau misses the target.
Junior Ngau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngau throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ngau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngau.
Ngau throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Ngau feints and then cracks Armstrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Armstrong down.
Ngau misses the jab.
Armstrong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ngau. That one must have hurt.
Ngau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Ngau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Armstrong.
Ngau tries a head kick but it misses.
Ngau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Ngau avoids them all with ease.
Ngau steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ngau. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Ngau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ngau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngau motions for Armstrong to come forward. Ngau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ngau throws a head kick that misses
and Ngau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior Ngau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ngau looks winded!#TD#
Ngau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Ngau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Ngau's brow. #SUB2#
Ngau looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Armstrong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ngau wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ngau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ngau throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Ngau manages to avoid it.
Ngau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngau is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Ngau circles away and we're back to standing.
Ngau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Ngau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Armstrong blocks the leg kick.
Ngau scoring well with a low kick there.
Ngau misses with a body shot.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngau circles away quickly and effectively.
Ngau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ngau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Ngau.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armstrong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Junior Ngau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngau cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Ngau.
Ngau tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong is looking for a counter combo.
Ngau throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it.
Fabian Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngau lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Ngau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ngau.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Ngau avoids it well.
Ngau lands a glancing blow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Ngau takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ngau motions for Armstrong to come forward. Ngau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ngau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong moves away from the strike by Ngau.
Ngau throws a lazy head kick
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ngau throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ngau defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Ngau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ngau.
Armstrong cracks Ngau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ngau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Ngau flicks out a counter leg kick but Armstrong steps away.
Ngau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngau misses with a head kick.
Armstrong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ngau's guard.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Armstrong drops back looking for a leg! Ngau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ngau manages to kick Armstrong off! Armstrong jumps back into Ngau's guard.
Ngau working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngau throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it.
Ngau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ngau scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Ngau slips the punch.
Ngau feints a counter leg kick.
Ngau misses with a leg kick
and Ngau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Ngau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ngau misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Armstrong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ngau jabs at Armstrong's body.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Ngau is out of range.
Ngau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ngau wants it to stay on the feet.
Ngau catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ngau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armstrong's head.
Ngau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Armstrong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Ngau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Armstrong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Armstrong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ngau is now in half guard.
Ngau trying to control from half guard but Armstrong is working away.
Ngau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Armstrong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ngau keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Ngau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngau feints a jab promting Armstrong to slip. Ngau then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Armstrong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ngau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ngau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Ngau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Armstrong moves out of range of the leg kick from Ngau.
Ngau misses with a body punch
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand. #T2##TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ngau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong wanted to stand there but Ngau had control of the position. #T3#
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ngau lands a head kick!
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ngau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ngau!
#T4#
Ngau misses with a double jab.
It looked like Armstrong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ngau misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ngau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ngau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Armstrong is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Armstrong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ngau's guard.
Armstrong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ngau's guard.
Ngau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Armstrong has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ngau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armstrong controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Ngau.
I've got Ngau 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Ngau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Manning gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.#ES#
Armstrong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Manning has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Manning gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Armstrong pushes Manning off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Armstrong has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Armstrong drags the fight down to the ground.
Armstrong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong controlling the position.#SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Armstrong is trying to keep Manning in close.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manning controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Armstrong pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong'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.
Armstrong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manning's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manning for as long as he can get away with.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Manning.#SUB#
Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manning sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armstrong is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Manning wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armstrong continues to stall.
Manning is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Manning has an active guard here but Armstrong has managed to pass into half guard.
Manning looks winded!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong slows the pace down in half guard.
Manning wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Armstrong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Manning should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Manning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manning wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Manning pushes Armstrong off looking to stand but Armstrong dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Armstrong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Manning.
Armstrong controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Armstrong.#CL2#
Manning rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Manning tries to tie him up. #TD#
Armstrong manages to pull guard.
Armstrong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Armstrong 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.#T3#
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manning wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Manning engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Manning decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Noah Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manning showed some decent athleticism there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manning showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Armstrong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Manning is on him like a limpet, forcing Armstrong back against the cage.#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Manning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Armstrong jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Armstrong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Armstrong is trying to keep Manning in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armstrong forces his way into half guard.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Manning with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manning defends it well.
Manning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB#
Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manning trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
#SU#
Armstrong decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Manning shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armstrong's guard.#ES#
Armstrong kicks Manning off and gets to his feet.
Manning misses with a combination
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabian Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Manning shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Armstrong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manning presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mannings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manning, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Armstrong drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Armstrong seems keen to control Manning's posture.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong has control of Manning's left arm, preventing Manning from doing any damage.
Manning won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Manning wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Armstrong drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Armstrong off! Armstrong jumps back into Manning's guard.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Paulo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Paulo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulo has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Paulo wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Paulo stands up and waves to Armstrong to follow him.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paulo as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Armstrong clinches up with Paulo and pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong jumps guard but Paulo stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Armstrong. #CUT#
It looks like Felipe Paulo has been cut.#T1#
Paulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong jumps guard but Paulo stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulo working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paulo to keep the fight standing.
Paulo blocks an elbow strike from Armstrong.
#TD#
Armstrong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulo wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Paulo stands and steps away. Armstrong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Felipe Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong goes for a double leg but Paulo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulo continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Paulo moves into the clinch.
Paulo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##TD#
Armstrong jumps guard and drags Paulo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Paulo stands up from Armstrong's guard - Paulo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Paulo.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Paulo slips under a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Paulo has knocked Armstrong down with a huge combo! Paulo steps away and waves a wobbly Armstrong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Fabian Armstrong has been cut.
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!
Paulo catches Armstrong with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Armstrong forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Paulo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Laux avoids it well. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laux. #ES#
Armstrong throws Laux to one side and escapes!
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Laux ducks down to avoid it.
Laux throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
#TD2#
Laux closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Armstrong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laux has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Laux breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Laux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong is not content to let Laux control the position.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Laux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armstrong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laux off and has taken his back!
Laux tries to roll but Armstrong sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Armstrong has his arm under Laux's chin here. Game over son! Armstrong squeezes tightly and Laux is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabian Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Scores.
#CL#
Armstrong forces Scores back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Scores has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Armstrong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Armstrong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scores biding his time, controlling Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents Scores from getting a body triangle.
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet but Scores has full control of the position and if anything, Armstrong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armstrong tries to escape but Scores has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1##SUB2#
Scores has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Armstrong is in bad spot here.
Armstrong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scores keeps control of the position as Armstrong tries to break free.
Armstrong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scores keeps control of the position as Armstrong tries to break free.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scores controlling the position well here. Armstrong rolled but Scores kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scores on the ground.#T2#
Armstrong covering up well under a series of strikes from Scores.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scores's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Armstrong is taking damage to the body and head.
Scores controlling well, preventing Armstrong from escaping the position.
Scores tries to get the hooks in deep but Armstrong pushed the leg off.
Scores avoiding Armstrong 's attempts to control his hands.
Scores is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB2#
Scores working for the choke.
Armstrong trying to control the hands but Scores breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scores doesn't have the hooks in and Armstrong manages to turn into his guard.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Scores keeps moving.
Scores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scores keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong stays in close to Scores's body and controls the position. #T4#
Scores working a defensive guard here.
Scores keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Scores dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Scores looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scores wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scores is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scores wanted to stand there but Armstrong had control of the position.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scores controlling from the top position.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet. #T1#
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scores trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Scores clinches up against the cage.
Scores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Armstrong decides to pull guard.
Scores advances to half guard.
Scores trying to control the pace. #T2#
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Scores controlling the action here.
Armstrong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Armstrong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Scores is working for a submission of some sort.
Scores sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Armstrong is looking to get back to full guard here but Scores has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Armstrong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scores has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Armstrong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Scores is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Scores wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Scores sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Scores pushes him away.
Scores is landing with some decent strikes but Armstrong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Scores gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Armstrong taking shots to the head.
Armstrong can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong wants to control but Scores is having none of it.
Scores tries to control but Armstrong wriggling away. #SUB2#
Armstrong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Scores.
Scores controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scores wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scores avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Scores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Scores throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scores is in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong wants to stand but Scores is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Scores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brock Scores has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scores swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scores wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Scores has wrist control.#T1#
Scores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scores is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scores's guard. #REVR#
Scores can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Scores is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scores keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Scores is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Scores is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Scores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Scores throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Armstrong tries to stand but Scores is controlling from the bottom.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scores looking to control.
#T3#
Scores seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scores is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Scores closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Scores won't allow it.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Scores is controlling him.
Scores unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Armstrong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Armstrong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scores is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Armstrong to the mat. Armstrong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet. #T4#
Scores throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scores is one step ahead there.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scores trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabian Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Scores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scores is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Scores comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scores 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Scores!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Redmand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Redmand is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Redmand tries to score with some ground and pound. Armstrong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redmand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redmand's back!
Redmand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Armstrong.
Redmand wants to control his opponent's hands but Armstrong gets his hands free.
Redmand is in bad spot here.
Armstrong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redmand.
Redmand tries to escape the position.
Redmand just trying to survive but Armstrong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Armstrong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Armstrong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Redmand to escape the position.
What can Redmand do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Armstrong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Redmand defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Armstrong is looking for the choke from the back position but Redmand is controlling his hands well.
Armstrong biding his time, controlling Redmand. #SUB#
Armstrong working for a choke but Redmand is defending well.
Armstrong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redmand.#T2##SUB#
Armstrong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Armstrong loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Redmand hold on?
Redmand just trying to survive but Armstrong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redmand can't escape the position.
Armstrong has good solid back control here.
Redmand is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Armstrong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Redmand knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Redmand for a finish. #T3##SUB#
Armstrong looking for the RNC.
Redmand is trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong has full control of the position and if anything, Redmand has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Armstrong working for a choke but Redmand is defending well. #SUB#
Armstrong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Armstrong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Armstrong connects with a big shot to the side of Redmand's head.
#T4#
Redmand rolls, trying to escape but Armstrong keeps control of the position.
Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong not allowing Redmand to control his hands.
What can Redmand do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Redmand trying to control the hands but Armstrong won't let him.
Armstrong biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redmand trying to control the position but Armstrong manages to sink in the hooks.
Armstrong lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Armstrong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Redmand - just one landing. #CL2#
Redmand moves into the clinch.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redmand can do to turn this around?
Redmand prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Redmand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
#ES#
Armstrong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Armstrong is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Redmand manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Redmand takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Redmand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redmand as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Redmand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Redmand keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Redmand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmand tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Armstrong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Redmand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong tries to kick Redmand off but Redmand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redmand prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redmand trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong has control of Redmand's left arm, preventing Redmand from doing any damage. #T3##ES#
Armstrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Redmand is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Redmand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armstrong can't fight it off and eventually Redmand manages to take the fight to the floor. Armstrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fabian Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Redmand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redmand stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Redmand trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Redmand is fighting to break Armstrong's control of his arms but Armstrong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Armstrong 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#
Armstrong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Redmand is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Armstrong 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong is thwarting Redmand's attempts to control the position.
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 Fabian Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redmand throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Redmand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Armstrong!#ES#
Armstrong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Redmand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Redmand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Redmand closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redmand just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Redmand pulls guard.
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redmand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Redmand is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redmand doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong stands up over Redmand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redmand wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Armstrong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Redmand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Redmand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redmand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redmand not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Armstrong is pressing down on Redmand's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Redmand looking for a sweep. Not yet Redmand, not yet.
Armstrong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Redmand is adopting a defensive guard.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Armstrong won't allow Redmand to sweep him here.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Armstrong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Redmand for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabian Armstrong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fabian Armstrong!
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