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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Okoro Igwe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keith Tillbrook!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tillbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Igwe (0) vs (2) Tillbrook#SUB2#
Tillbrook is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe trying to hold on to Tillbrook's head to control him but Tillbrook postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tillbrook is working for a kimura but Igwe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tillbrook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Igwe sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tillbrook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igwe is just riding it out for now. Tillbrook eventually gives up the hold.
Igwe is trying to maintain the position but Tillbrook is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Igwe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Igwe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tillbrook should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Igwe has tightened it up now! Tillbrook should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe! |
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Event:
Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Marshall lands a head shot.#TD2#
Marshall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tillbrook is trying to defend but Marshall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Tillbrook defends it.
Marshall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marshall lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marshall raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marshall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marshall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Marshall throws some wild stikes that Tillbrook manages to avoid easily.
Marshall fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Marshall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tillbrook has worked his arm free - good work by Tillbrook!
Marshall wants to control but Tillbrook is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall takes a little break here. Tillbrook wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marshall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tillbrook some visible discomfort.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillbrook keeps working. #T2#
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall is working Tillbrook over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tillbrook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Marshall is in control.
Tillbrook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marshall works to advance to full mount. Tillbrook defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount.
Marshall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshall loads up with a big shot that hurts Tillbrook! He's pulled Marshall in close but Marshall has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Tillbrook survive? More strikes from Marshall and Tillbrook is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shannon Marshall!
After the big win, Shannon Marshall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
LOM WW Semi Finals
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tillbrook.
Tillbrook 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.
Tillbrook throwing strikes but Bonzela Franco manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tillbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying to get an arm triangle but Tillbrook is defending well.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillbrook keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position but Tillbrook is working away.
Tillbrook wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bonzela Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tillbrook stops Bonzela Franco from passing to mount.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
Bonzela Franco in side control, throwing shots but Tillbrook defends.
Tillbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bonzela Franco tries to move to mount but Tillbrook blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Tillbrook is keeping him busy.
Tillbrook is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tillbrook parries the strikes from Bonzela Franco easily there. Bonzela Franco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tillbrook to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillbrook tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonzela Franco is looking to clinch but Tillbrook is avoiding it.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown.#T3#
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tillbrook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonzela Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Tillbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Tillbrook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tillbrook working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tillbrook connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonzela Franco some visible discomfort.
Tillbrook cracks Bonzela Franco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tillbrook lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonzela Franco down.
Bonzela Franco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tillbrook cracks Bonzela Franco with a big right hand but Bonzela Franco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tillbrook is working Bonzela Franco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tillbrook connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonzela Franco some visible discomfort.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillbrook in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tillbrook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Tillbrook connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonzela Franco some visible discomfort.
Bonzela Franco taking a bit of punishment here - Tillbrook scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
Tillbrook lands a big left to the face of Bonzela Franco, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tillbrook and another - Bonzela Franco is out! Tillbrook stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keith Tillbrook! |
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Event:
LOM Lightweight Quarter Finals
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lahti closes the distance but Tillbrook moves to the side #TD#
and Tillbrook counters with a single leg into guard. Lahti didn't expect that.
Tillbrook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillbrook throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillbrook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tillbrook scoring with some ground and pound.
Tillbrook 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.
Tillbrook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillbrook stops Lahti from standing up.
Tillbrook lands a couple of digs.
Tillbrook prevents Lahti from getting back to his feet.
Lahti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tillbrook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillbrook stops Lahti from standing up.
Tillbrook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillbrook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lahti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lahti wants to stand but Tillbrook is controlling the position. #T1#
Tillbrook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahti is looking to stand up but Tillbrook isn't so interested in that idea.
Tillbrook throwing strikes from guard but Lahti blocks nicely.
Lahti wants to stand but Tillbrook is controlling the position.
Tillbrook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lahti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lahti wants to stand up but Tillbrook is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tillbrook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tillbrook really is a fat lump.
Tillbrook won't allow Lahti to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lahti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tillbrook with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillbrook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillbrook throwing strikes but missing.
Tillbrook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Lahti wants to stand up but Tillbrook is controlling him.
Tillbrook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lahti wants to stand up but Tillbrook is controlling him. #SUB#
Tillbrook 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tillbrook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tillbrook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lahti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Lahti pushes Tillbrook off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lahti doesn't manage to clinch there - Tillbrook circles away.
Lahti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tillbrook on the side of the head.
Tillbrook doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillbrook has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Tillbrook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Lahti counters with a crisp one two that drops Tillbrook! Lahti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tillbrook to his feet! Tillbrook is in big trouble!#ROC2#Tillbrook is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Tillbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lahti! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tenho Lahti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tenho Lahti thanked Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 7
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Tillbrook gets a double leg takedown into Frank's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillbrook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillbrook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillbrook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tillbrook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tillbrook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tillbrook sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Tillbrook drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tillbrook jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillbrook is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tillbrook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tillbrook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frank's head.
Tillbrook with a nice head shot there.
Tillbrook connects with a couple of short punches.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Tillbrook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frank's head.
Tillbrook showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tillbrook 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.#T2##SUB2#
Tillbrook drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tillbrook jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tillbrook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tillbrook landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillbrook distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tillbrook scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Tillbrook lands a couple of elbows.
Tillbrook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Tillbrook postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Frank's head off the mat! Frank is out! He's out! Tillbrook jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keith Tillbrook! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tillbrook is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tillbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillbrook won't allow Cox to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillbrook tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tillbrook is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cox is trying to control. Tillbrook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Cox closes the distance and clinches up with Tillbrook, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes Tillbrook against the cage but Tillbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tillbrook 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.
Cox shoots in but Tillbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox goes for a double leg but Tillbrook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tillbrook continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tillbrook works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillbrook on the ground.
Tillbrook preventing the sweep.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cox is looking for a triangle but Tillbrook pushes his legs off easily.
Tillbrook landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Tillbrook throws an elbow that misses. Cox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillbrook's guard. Nice move by Cox!#REVR#
Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cox wants to stand and escape but instead Tillbrook has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tillbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tillbrook has eaten all the pies!
Tillbrook throwing strikes from guard but Cox blocks nicely.
Tillbrook lands a couple of elbows.
Tillbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Cox being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tillbrook defends well.
Tillbrook is in close to Cox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tillbrook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tillbrook works over Cox with some ground and pound from guard.
Cox looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Tillbrook on that attempt. #TD2#
Cox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tillbrook to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Tillbrook throwing strikes from guard but Cox blocks nicely.
Tillbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tillbrook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Cox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillbrook lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox wants to stand up but Tillbrook is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cox has momentary wrist control but Tillbrook slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Tillbrook dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cox instigates a clinch.
Cox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tillbrook.
#TD#
Cox jumps guard and drags Tillbrook to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tillbrook scoring with some ground and pound.
Tillbrook preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillbrook postures up in Cox's guard and throws a big left but Cox blocks it. #T1#
Cox trying to keep a closed guard but Tillbrook is proving a slippery customer.
Tillbrook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillbrook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tillbrook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tillbrook throwing strikes from guard but Cox blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Cox. #TD2#
Tillbrook darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox has hold of Tillbrook's hands but Tillbrook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tillbrook is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cox!
Tillbrook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Tillbrook lands a nice shot to the head.
Cox tries to lock up and control but Tillbrook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tillbrook is landing with some decent strikes but Cox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tillbrook is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tillbrook controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keith Tillbrook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tillbrook lands with some strikes.
Tillbrook landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tillbrook landing strikes from the mount and Cox is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillbrook lands a big shot there that rocks Cox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tillbrook takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tillbrook landing strikes from the mount and Cox is in trouble! #T3#
Tillbrook avoids the attempt from Cox to control.
Tillbrook working the ground and pound effectively.
Tillbrook lands a nice shot to the head.
Tillbrook raining down shots from the mount!
Cox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tillbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cox can't escape the position.
Cox tries to buck Tillbrook off but he can't manage it.
Cox tries to hold on but Tillbrook pushes him away.
Tillbrook is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tillbrook lands a big elbow.
Tillbrook wants to control the pace but Cox is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Tillbrook is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tillbrook in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cox tries to lock up and control but Tillbrook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cox is bucking up trying to escape but Tillbrook cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cox is desperately trying to improve his position but Tillbrook has a good base and remains in mount.
Tillbrook scoring with strikes but Cox is staying in there.
Cox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tillbrook landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillbrook is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cox is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tillbrook trying to control but Cox is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Tillbrook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tillbrook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tillbrook somewhat.#CL#
Tillbrook tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tillbrook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cox striking off his back but it's not causing Tillbrook any problems.
Tillbrook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillbrook wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving. #T1#
Cox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Cox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Tillbrook from controlling successfully.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Tillbrook from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cox is looking to clinch.
And Tillbrook tries to counter it with a takedown but Cox pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Tillbrook gets caught flat footed, as Cox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tillbrook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cox is controlling him.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tillbrook is keeping the position for now.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox is stalling in the full guard.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SU#
Tillbrook is working an open guard so Cox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cox as Tillbrook shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Cox.
Cox shoots in but no luck this time.
Tillbrook with a poor takedown
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.
Leo Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Tillbrook.
Tillbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tillbrook misses with a takedown attempt
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leo Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cox rushes Tillbrook and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cox gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Cox wants to pass to mount but Tillbrook is defending the position.
Cox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cox is keen to just control but Tillbrook is a slippery customer.
Leo Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tillbrook 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Tillbrook! |
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