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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Gordon forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Kelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
Kelly prevents Gordon from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Kelly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Kelly eventually gives up the hold.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kelly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gordon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kelly has Gordon in his guard.#REVR#
Gordon advances position into side control!
Gordon wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it. #T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Gordon wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Gordon tries to stand but Kelly is controlling his head.
Kelly tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kelly regains half guard, as Gordon was trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Gordon 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#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gordon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelly's guard.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gordon is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is really struggling to control Kelly but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Chase Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon closes the distance but Kelly moves to the side #TD2#
and Kelly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kelly.
Kelly distracts Gordon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kelly pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kelly working the head and body with strikes.
Kelly is nestled in close to Gordon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Gordon missing with punches from the bottom.
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon gets full guard.
Kelly stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Gordon pushes a forearm under Kelly's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kelly is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase Gordon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kelly off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Reid is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid trying to control.#SUB#
Kelly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Kelly is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reid has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kelly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Reid is in full control for now. #SUB#
Reid working for the choke. #SUB#
Reid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kelly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Kelly is trying to remain composed but Reid is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kelly manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reid's guard. Nice work there by Kelly.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Reid controlling the position.
Reid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. #T3#
Reid wants to hit a sweep here but Kelly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reid there!
Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
Reid tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Reid regains half guard.
Reid taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
Kelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reid is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelly lands a nice short elbow.
Kelly is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Reid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelly wants to counter with a clinch but Reid pushes him away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reid enables Kelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reid is adopting a defensive guard.
Reid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly stands up over Reid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well.
Reid is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. #T1#
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet.
Reid is pulling down on Kelly's head. It's preventing any offense from Kelly, at least for the moment.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reid working a defensive guard here.
Kelly trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reid on his heels. He'll look to pass Reid's guard now, I'm sure.
Reid is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Reid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reid is one step ahead there.
Reid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Reid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelly wants to stand but Reid is controlling the position.
Charlie Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reid slips nicely into half guard.
Kelly is trying to control but can't.
Kelly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reid is stalling here. Kelly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kelly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kelly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reid rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kelly's guard! Nice work there by Reid!
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reid scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Reid feints and as Kelly raises his hands in defense, Reid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a triangle here but Reid uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reid working the head with strikes.
Kelly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reid. #SUB#
Reid in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kelly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Reid! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1037 Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Point shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Point postures up.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Point connects with a couple of short punches.
Point forces his way into half guard.
Point wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Point controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to kick Point off but Point keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Point trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kelly tries to kick Point off but Point keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Point is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Kelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Point tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Point tries to get set, Kelly tries to push him back and clinch up but Point manages to avoid the attempt.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Point swivels and escapes.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Point circles away.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Point shows good takedown defense.
Point is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Point takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. #BC2#
Point pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
Point leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point lands a jab to the head.
Point tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Point shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Point.#T3#
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Point sprawls well.
Kelly shoots for a takedown but Point saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kelly is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Point fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Point persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Point passes to side control.
Kelly taking a bit of punishment here - Point scoring with strikes.
Point is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Point wants to stand but Kelly has his arm trapped.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Point's best efforts.#T4#
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly is trying to control but can't.
Point is controlling the pace.
Point frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Focal Point dominated that round.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Point swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Point gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kelly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Point swinging wildly here.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Point shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Point manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Point moves to clinch but Kelly breaks away #TD#
and Kelly counters with a shoot takedown. Point fights it but they end up in guard.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly won't allow Point to sweep him here. #T1#
Point is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Point is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kelly is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point looking to control.
Kelly trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Point can do anything to dispel that myth.
Point pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Point tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is in Point's guard.#T2#
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but instead Point has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Point pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Point content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Point being controlled here momentarily.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Point from controlling successfully.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Point defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Point wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Point changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Point manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Point misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kelly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Point. No joy for Kelly on that attempt.
Point misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Point feints and as Kelly raises his hands in defense, Point changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Point looking to pass the guard.
Point lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Point sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard.
Kelly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly wants to control but Point is keeping busy.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Point seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Point is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Point content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Point has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kelly.#TD2#
Point jumps into guard, dragging Kelly to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Point is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Point stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Point manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Point has a closed guard, preventing Kelly from standing up.
Kelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Point pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Point working a defensive guard but Kelly manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Point is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Point is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kelly is taking a breather. Point says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Focal Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Point 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Focal Point!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Focal Point!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Focal Point!
Focal Point wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1037 Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Stokes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Stokes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly controlling Stokes's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kelly is controlling Stokes's posture.
Stokes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jack Kelly has been cut.#TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stokes quickly recovers to half guard.
Stokes trying to control from the bottom.
Stokes tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Stokes is trying to stand.
Kelly slows the pace down in half guard.
Kelly is thwarting Stokes's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Stokes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Stokes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelly content to control rather than advance.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but Stokes defending well. #T4#
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.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stokes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stokes!
Stokes is trying to escape the position but Kelly is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes trying his best to control but Kelly has mounted him.
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stokes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnpaul Stokes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stokes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.
Stokes wants to get back to full guard but Kelly has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Stokes is defending well. #T1#
Kelly tries to stand but Stokes is controlling his head.
Kelly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jack Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stokes is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Stokes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelly dominates the positioning.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes looking for a sweep but Kelly has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kelly controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stokes hang on?
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Stokes wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.#T3##SU2#
Kelly gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnpaul Stokes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokes throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Kelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Kelly successfully pulls guard.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Kelly is controlling Stokes's posture.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up. #T4#
Stokes wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Stokes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Stokes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stokes prevents Kelly from improving his position.#SUB#
Stokes is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Kelly's cut.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kelly pushes Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stokes to keep the fight standing.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stokes's efforts to push away.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Kelly keeps control of Stokes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Kelly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stokes is looking to sweep but instead, Kelly has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Stokes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stokes actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stokes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Stokes defends it.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stokes tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Stokes is trying to stand up here but Kelly is controlling him well. #T3#
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kelly feints and as Stokes raises his hands in defense, Kelly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Kelly passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Stokes is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Kelly 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.#T4##SUB2#
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stokes sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stokes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stokes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelly 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Kelly!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Kelly!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Kelly!
Jack Kelly wins by unanimous decision! |
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